http://www.bromeliads.info/archives/a-z-guide-to-houseplant-pesticides Bromeliad care information, Bromeliads shop, pictures, and growing bromeliads. Thu, 28 Aug 2008 18:31:08 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.0.2 http://www.bromeliads.info/archives/a-z-guide-to-houseplant-pesticides#comment-85225 Fri, 22 Feb 2008 22:27:06 +0000 http://www.bromeliads.info/archives/a-z-guide-to-houseplant-pesticides#comment-85225 2 of my bromeliads have what looks like sometype of larvae at the base of the plant right above the ground. Its a white substance, doesnt move, and will dissinegrate when rubbed between your fingers. Its definetely not insects but i'm thinking it could be some kind of larvae. ? I removed the substance 3 months ago and have sprayed it a couple of times but it just comes back. I have 100's of bromeliads and these 2 Porteas are the only ones with the problem. They are healthy otherwise and both just put off 2 new pups each. Any ideas as to what it is and if so, is it harmful? If so, should i get rid of these 2 bromeliads to prevent my others from getting whatever it is? 2 of my bromeliads have what looks like sometype of larvae at the base of the plant right above the ground. Its a white substance, doesnt move, and will dissinegrate when rubbed between your fingers. Its definetely not insects but i’m thinking it could be some kind of larvae. ? I removed the substance 3 months ago and have sprayed it a couple of times but it just comes back. I have 100’s of bromeliads and these 2 Porteas are the only ones with the problem. They are healthy otherwise and both just put off 2 new pups each. Any ideas as to what it is and if so, is it harmful? If so, should i get rid of these 2 bromeliads to prevent my others from getting whatever it is?

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