Since it was exposed to the elements -- and all the bugs living in your backyard -- you want to check your orchid for mealybugs before bringing it in. Mealybugs are a common ailment for these ...

Mealybugs, scale insects, and whiteflies are all common orchid pests. They can cause serious damage to the plant, resulting in weakness, reduced growth, or even death. Mealybugs are tiny, soft-bodied ...

Insects and plant diseases can weaken your orchid and cause it to drop buds and blooms prematurely. Mealybugs are the primary pest that feeds on orchids, Kondrat says. They suck the sap from the ...