Mealybugs on my Orchids! - How I control them & save the flowers

Today we take a look at some mealybugs that have taken over some flowers of my Orchids! 🦋 More info below! 🦋 Mealy bugs are a very common pest found in orchid and house plant collections, learn more about them here https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mealybug They tend to like tender growths on orchids and especially flowers. I seem to control them pretty easy with my oil solution, check it out here    • How to get rid of spider mites at home 201...   but oils tend to spoil flowers, so we need something else. I found that Isopropyl alcohol does a great job and doesn't affect flowers! I use a 20-50% concentration, depends how delicate the flower is. Learn more here https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isoprop... and https://www.hunker.com/12000188/ethan... Ants can also help with the problem, by protecting the mealybugs, learn more here https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/arti... #MissOrchidGirl #Orchids Music: Wild by KV   / kvmusicprod   Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 🌸 Like my channel and want to help it grow? Consider getting some official merch! http://bit.ly/2RXOF5K -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 🌸 Want to send me something? Here's my address! Orchid Nature P.O. BOX 29002, CY-1620, Nicosia, Cyprus --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 🌸 My environment: Subtropical climate, hot summers and mild winters 60-90% humidity, always breezy Growth space is kept at min 17C and max 29C --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 🌸 What I use in my Grow Room: Media: LECA - Pokon or IKEA Various organic mixes from rePotme http://bit.ly/2Dmu9mW Sphagnum Moss - Spagmoss from Besgrow http://bit.ly/2LSZjEx or http://bit.ly/2WOF1D7 Fertilizer and supplements: MSU Orchid fertilizer for osmosis / rain water http://bit.ly/2LS2bSg Orchid Focus Bloom (when I need something low in N) Pots, containers, baskets: DIY self watering pots and masks from local flower shops Lechuza self watering pots https://amzn.to/2wIUWq2 Wooden Vanda baskets http://bit.ly/2NfIlWI Slotted pots from rePotme http://bit.ly/2Ds488b Lighting: LED shop panels from Leroy Merlin, 4000k Tertial lamps from IKEA + 4000k LED bulbs (various brands) Orvibo WiFi Smart Plugs https://amzn.to/2MLSR7T Shelf units: Shirley's Simple Shelving http://bit.ly/2qAcS1r Lerberg and Mulig from IKEA --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 🌸 See my video playlists!    / missorchidgirl