Bamboo Pests

[andrewtrailor]

Hello,
Looking for assistance with control of scale and mealy bug on Bamboo in Miami, Florida. Any help or suggestions would be appreciated. Andrew@attlawpa.com
Thanks.

 

[Ashwini]

Hello Andrew

One way to kill noxious bamboo mealybugs on bamboo is to use a systemic insecticide. YOu can use Dimethoate. It can be either sprayed onto the leaves, applied as a soil drench, or for larger bamboo (culms over 1/4" diameter), injected into the hollow space inside each culm.

REgards
Ashwini S