Mealybugs on my Orchids! - How I control them & save the flowers

Today we take a look at some mealybugs that have taken over some flowers of my Orchids!
🦋 More info below! 🦋

Mealy bugs are a very common pest found in orchid and house plant collections, learn more about them here https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mealybug

They tend to like tender growths on orchids and especially flowers. I seem to control them pretty easy with my oil solution, check it out here    • How to get rid of spider mites at home 201...   but oils tend to spoil flowers, so we need something else.

I found that Isopropyl alcohol does a great job and doesn't affect flowers! I use a 20-50% concentration, depends how delicate the flower is. Learn more here https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isoprop... and https://www.hunker.com/12000188/ethan...

Ants can also help with the problem, by protecting the mealybugs, learn more here https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/arti...

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🌸 My environment:
Subtropical climate, hot summers and mild winters
60-90% humidity, always breezy
Growth space is kept at min 17C and max 29C
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🌸 What I use in my Grow Room:

Media:
LECA - Pokon or IKEA
Various organic mixes from rePotme http://bit.ly/2Dmu9mW
Sphagnum Moss - Spagmoss from Besgrow http://bit.ly/2LSZjEx or http://bit.ly/2WOF1D7

Fertilizer and supplements:
MSU Orchid fertilizer for osmosis / rain water http://bit.ly/2LS2bSg
Orchid Focus Bloom (when I need something low in N)

Pots, containers, baskets:
DIY self watering pots and masks from local flower shops
Lechuza self watering pots https://amzn.to/2wIUWq2
Wooden Vanda baskets http://bit.ly/2NfIlWI
Slotted pots from rePotme http://bit.ly/2Ds488b

Lighting:
LED shop panels from Leroy Merlin, 4000k
Tertial lamps from IKEA + 4000k LED bulbs (various brands)
Orvibo WiFi Smart Plugs https://amzn.to/2MLSR7T

Shelf units:
Shirley's Simple Shelving http://bit.ly/2qAcS1r
Lerberg and Mulig from IKEA
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