Mealybug Eggs on Phalaenopsis Roots: Treatment Protocol

Identification

Tiny eggs on roots are likely mealybug eggs (adults may have been killed already).

Eradication Steps

1. Unpot and wash all old mix off roots.
2. Soak entire plant (roots and leaves) in insecticidal soap solution (label rate) for ≥1 hour.
3. Dry on paper, then repot in new pot with fresh orchid mix.
4. Wear chemical gloves.

This eliminates eggs in mix, on pot, and on plant.