The photo is Astrophytum hybrid attacked by Mealy bugs. I used to use diluted methylated sprits but I tried a systemic insecticider in this winter. As shown in the photo it seems working well.(after removed dead mealy bugs)
Astrophytum asterias
Wednesday 20 July 2011
Cactus / Astrophytun hybrid
My greenhouses are closed completely in winter. The feeding water to cactus is also stopped. This condition makes Mealy bugs problem.
The photo is Astrophytum hybrid attacked by Mealy bugs. I used to use diluted methylated sprits but I tried a systemic insecticider in this winter. As shown in the photo it seems working well.(after removed dead mealy bugs)
The photo is Astrophytum hybrid attacked by Mealy bugs. I used to use diluted methylated sprits but I tried a systemic insecticider in this winter. As shown in the photo it seems working well.(after removed dead mealy bugs)
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