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virology:m:mealybugs [2026/07/03 03:15] – hide inline confidence from public + ensure auto-gen banner clonebotvirology:m:mealybugs [2026/08/23 20:34] (current) – added Dinotefuran vaugith
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   * **Chemical & Systemic Control:**   * **Chemical & Systemic Control:**
     * **Imidacloprid:** Highly effective as a systemic root drench to eradicate persistent infestations. However, it is a broad-spectrum insecticide that persists in soil and plant tissue for a year or more; growers recommend selective application, particularly for indoor plants, to avoid harming outdoor pollinators like bees and butterflies. Not available in some areas, such as CA.     * **Imidacloprid:** Highly effective as a systemic root drench to eradicate persistent infestations. However, it is a broad-spectrum insecticide that persists in soil and plant tissue for a year or more; growers recommend selective application, particularly for indoor plants, to avoid harming outdoor pollinators like bees and butterflies. Not available in some areas, such as CA.
 +    * **Dinotefuran:** as found in Venom by Valent, is an effective treatment for Thrips and mealybugs.
     * **Pyrethrin:** Apply pyrethrin concentrate or premixed sprays directly to the pests.     * **Pyrethrin:** Apply pyrethrin concentrate or premixed sprays directly to the pests.
     * **Nicotine:** Ground organic tobacco powder can be sprinkled onto the substrate, or extracted with alcohol to create a spray.     * **Nicotine:** Ground organic tobacco powder can be sprinkled onto the substrate, or extracted with alcohol to create a spray.
  
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 ===== Community Discussion & Citations ===== ===== Community Discussion & Citations =====
 The community discussion focused on diagnosing and treating severe pest infestations on *Trichocereus* specimens. Initial confusion arose regarding whether the symptoms—including stunted growth and abnormal pup development—were caused by mealybugs, root rot, maggots, or termite larvae. Topic authority Gee Bee identified the culprit as //Hypogeococcus// sp., confirming a mealybug infestation. The discussion detailed various treatment methodologies, ranging from physical removal and alcohol washes to systemic chemical applications like imidacloprid and organic deterrents like nicotine. The community discussion focused on diagnosing and treating severe pest infestations on *Trichocereus* specimens. Initial confusion arose regarding whether the symptoms—including stunted growth and abnormal pup development—were caused by mealybugs, root rot, maggots, or termite larvae. Topic authority Gee Bee identified the culprit as //Hypogeococcus// sp., confirming a mealybug infestation. The discussion detailed various treatment methodologies, ranging from physical removal and alcohol washes to systemic chemical applications like imidacloprid and organic deterrents like nicotine.
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 | 2026-03-09 (approx) | Tyler LaGatta | "You need to wait for the fresh cutting to callous over.. especially if you use soil..you can sometimes get away with fresh cuttings in coco perlite but to be safe you should take your cutting place it into a paper bag for a few days and let it callous over and then pot it" | | 2026-03-09 (approx) | Tyler LaGatta | "You need to wait for the fresh cutting to callous over.. especially if you use soil..you can sometimes get away with fresh cuttings in coco perlite but to be safe you should take your cutting place it into a paper bag for a few days and let it callous over and then pot it" |
  
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 ===== Contributor Confidence ===== ===== Contributor Confidence =====
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 | Robby Lapp | 6/10 | | Robby Lapp | 6/10 |
 | Tyler LaGatta | 6/10 | | Tyler LaGatta | 6/10 |
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 ===== Credibility Notes ===== ===== Credibility Notes =====
 Gee Bee is designated as aexpert override due to specialized botanical knowledge, providing the scientific identification of //Hypogeococcus// sp. Jon Young demonstrated high credibility through detailed, consistent reporting of his large collection (200+ plants) and systematic testing of treatments. Headly Lamar and Casper Williams provided direct diagnostic observations of root pests and larvae. Chris Smoknofften, Chace Anthony Charrier, Ryan TaskLabor, Robby Lapp, and Tyler LaGatta (all provided specific, actionable cultivation advice and treatment recipes based on successful personal experience. Gee Bee is designated as aexpert override due to specialized botanical knowledge, providing the scientific identification of //Hypogeococcus// sp. Jon Young demonstrated high credibility through detailed, consistent reporting of his large collection (200+ plants) and systematic testing of treatments. Headly Lamar and Casper Williams provided direct diagnostic observations of root pests and larvae. Chris Smoknofften, Chace Anthony Charrier, Ryan TaskLabor, Robby Lapp, and Tyler LaGatta (all provided specific, actionable cultivation advice and treatment recipes based on successful personal experience.
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