My Heli has the mealys

[Anna]

Hi All:

My heliamphora has mealy bugs. I sprayed it with neem oil as I wasnt sure what kind of insecticide to use on it. I know they were mealy bugs because they were soft, white and fuzzy. I was kind of surprised to see them on this plant since they usually stay on my orchid cactus, but they must have migrated. Does anyone out there have a good insecticide to recommend for this? I have a feeling Im going to have a good fight on my hands.
Thanks

 

[jimscott]

You'll get a variety of answers but the Bayer product for roses is supposed be good with CP pests, like aphids, and yet be safe for the plants themselves.

 

[Av8tor1]

Ive used the Bayer systemic rose & flower product on heli/cephs/vft/sarrs with excellent results... but watch out for anything in flower, as it does a number on bees as well
(makes ya wonder what if...)