Lee from Philadelphia, Pa writes
I have multiple indoor orchids & have been fighting a losing battle with hard scale for years using contact sprays. I would like to try a systemic insecticide like dinotefuran. Can the above aerosol products be used in place of Safari 20SG Systemic Insecticide, which is much more expensive, for this?
PT Alpine Flea and Bed Bug Aerosol is not labeled for this use and would not be recommended. While we understand the wish to use a cheaper alternative over the Safari 20SG, products that contain the same active do not always work the same and if not labeled to be used as a systemic would not work as one. You can also use Bonide Systemic Granules Insect Control, which is labeled for all houseplants, both indoors and outdoors. You will need to use 2.5 tbsp. per gallon of water.
Answer last updated on: 12/19/2017
