Category: Orchid Doctor

MITES (GENERAL): In the Medium

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Soak or drench the pot with an all-over spray of Pentac 50%WP at 2 tpg. A79-1112 Read More

MITES (GENERAL): Stages in Growth

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago There are four inactive (egg or resting) stages when insecticides are not effective and three when they are: larvae, nymph and adult; if Vapona fails then the mites have become resistant to all org... Read More

MITES (GENERAL): The Best Miticide

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Recommended is Morestan. OD73-217 Read More

MITES, ACARID: Fungus Mites, Their Characteristics

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago They feed on fungi, debris, organic decay and sometimes on flowers where they cause brownish discoloration; use good sanitation. AH4; N327 (see also Fungus gnats) Read More

MITES, FALSE SPIDER, PHALAENOPSIS: Characteristics and Controls

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago A false spider mite, it does not spin webs; a pest in southern states of the U.S. and some European areas; causes dark spots on the leaves which induce necrosis and loss of tissue; Azodrin, Metasys... Read More

MITES, FALSE SPIDER: A Most Destructive Pest

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Smaller than the two-spotted mite, does not spin webs; not visible to the naked eye; reddish in color; cast white skins often present in great numbers is sign of -their presence; common ones are,Ph... Read More

MITES, FALSE SPIDER: A Sinister Creature

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago The damage caused on different plants; the difficulty of locating and identifying it with a 10X lens; the similarity of its damage to those caused by other harmful agents; its appearance,etc.; Kelt... Read More

MITES, FALSE SPIDER: Characteristics and Controls

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago They are barely visible; do not spin webs; Tenuipalpus pacificus; Brevipalpus australis, B.oncidii, B.obovatus; they cause discolored flecks and depressions; use Kelthane, or Diazinon sprays,,or Te... Read More

MITES, FALSE SPIDER: Controls

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Most vicious and destructive of pests; too small to be seen even with a magnifying glass unless it's a 10X, 14X lens; phalaenopsis mite (Tenuipalpus pacificus) attacks ferns and orchids; they do no... Read More

MITES, FALSE SPIDER: How They Become a Problem

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Infestations are usually an indication of bad cultural practices because they normally thrive under high light and dryness. A85-397 Read More