Orchids pests (mites and thrips) and diseases

All my orchids are grown outdoors, year-round in a subtropical climate. Things I mention in the video: The webinars from Ron McHatton of the American Orchid Society (AOS) are one of the best resource on orchids diseases The articles from Sue Bottom of the St Augustine Orchid Society are great To kill mites, you need a MITICIDE. An insecticide will achieve nothing.