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Orchid Potting Mix Pests: Insecticidal Drench & Repot

Degraded Mix Breeds Bugs

Fast white bugs + slow grubs in mix = degraded media. Drench with insecticidal drench now. After bloom: fresh bark-based mix, soak well, wash roots, remove mushy ones, clean plastic pot with drainage.

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