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title: "I found bugs in my brand-new orchid bought from a local grower. It is…"
description: "I found bugs in my brand-new orchid bought from a local grower. It is potted in sphagnum. Should I replace the sphagnum and repot? Also, do y'all know what…"
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# I found bugs in my brand-new orchid bought from a local grower. It is…

_Geplaatst door ReeRee op 2023-12-04_

I found bugs in my brand-new orchid bought from a local grower. It is potted in sphagnum. Should I replace the sphagnum and repot? Also, do y'all know what kind of bug this is?

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## 5 reacties

### MeasomerPi reageerde op 2023-12-04

I don’t see them but I agree with PlantyAnn. Repot and depose of the old media immediately. If it is mealy bugs, I would treat with alcohol. There is a post on the Orchid Oasis forum from about three weeks ago where Jen gave some great advice on treating them.

#### MeasomerPi antwoordde op 2023-12-04

It looks like the media is holding onto a lot of water so you might want to watch for rot too.

#### ReeRee antwoordde op 2023-12-04

I had just sprayed it with a bunch of water to see if I could flush out the bugs.

#### ReeRee antwoordde op 2023-12-04

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### Plant Father reageerde op 2023-12-04

i would repot in a bark based mixture, dispose of the old stuff, and be sure to rinse the roots thoroughly to remove bugs. an alcohol and insecticidal soap mixture will likely kill whatever bugs remain. i use a few drops of dr bronner’s castile soap along with a few drops of tea tree, peppermint, and lavender essential oils, it’s a very effective natural insecticide in my experience

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