Although scale insects may be much worse on some orchids, such as Phalaenopsis, than others, such as Paphiopedilum, few are truly immune to their ravages.

Boisduval scale insects feed on orchids and use the plants as a nursery for their eggs, a colony of which can overtake a pear-sized see pod. Orchid pods can contain 3 million seeds, making each ...

If possible, move the infested orchids to a sheltered outdoor location. Many predatory insects dine on mealybugs, and they are far more efficient than any treatment you can apply yourself.

Orchids, with their striking and enduring blooms in vivid hues, make stunning yet easy-to-care-for additions to the home.

Here’s how to get rid of scale insects on indoor and outdoor plants. Scale insects are one of the most common and tenacious pest of ornamental plants. “Scales are tiny insects that appear ...

I am recycling orchids. I have found several plants that have already bloomed and were being tossed out and I'm going to try to keep them and bring them back into bloom. This is a wonderful idea ...

Researchers have pinpointed the biggest threats to the only population of rare, endangered mule ear orchids in the United States. FIU’s orchid research team found powerful hurricanes can wipe out ...

Test 2: “How do I get rid of scale insects on an orchid?” I already had a good idea of how to do this, but ChatGPT laid out my options, with their pros and cons, nicely. It didn’t mention ...

Pest management of insects and mites on orchids has been based on the use of synthetic organic pesticides. However, less-toxic chemical control is needed by hobbyists and small growers. Orchids from 8 ...

SCALES: Related to mealybugs, scales are also sucking insects. They are covered with a waxy coating that is most often white, tan or brown depending on the type of scale.

The Cape Sable orchid, also known as the mule ear orchid, can now only be found in one location in South Florida, growing on coastal buttonwood trees.