I have a root mealy bug problem and was wondering has anyone seen these on their cyps?

I discovered these while potting up some cyps and removed what i could by physically removing them off but Im sure there will be eggs that I have missed.

I have read that Paphs do suffer from root mealy bug and can be controlled chemically but was wondering if Cyps were sensitive to pesticides.

Any experiance from anyone?

Cheers
Stephen Vella

I have no experience with Cyps but this is what I would do. If they are potted then I would repot them with fresh new potting medium after getting rid of all the bugs from the roots.

For Paphs, I just wash through diluted dish soap, and then rinse with water. I don't know if cyps would tolerate that though.

I have used Imacloprid (Merit) on Cyps with no ill effects.

Most people don't realize how tough Cyps plants are.

Never heard of mealy bug on roots. I know you are in Aussieland but coming from a Brit are you sure you haven't planted them upside-down!!!!!!!!!!! ( only joking ). Hope you get rid of them.

Thanks for the response...

After repotting I did use fresh potting mix and it sounds like chemical treatement will be ok if I have to and only the Brits would think we do everything up side down...haha!

You're welcome and please keep us posted!:D