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Staghorn fern/mealy bug

zone7_nj
9 years ago

Hello, My 8" potted staghorn fern has mealy bug. "Hand picking" the molesters is not sufficient to eradicate the nuisance, unfortunately. And a forceful blast of water would also demolish the layer of (looks like white dust) hairs this fern naturally produces to hold humidity close to its fronds (at a microscopic level). So, I'm aware ferns are sensitive to certain chemicals, too! Is a systemic (which brand) appropriate? Any and a all suggestions to save this plant are appreciated. Thanks so much!

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