Orange oil helps orchids against lice and other stubborn pests. Mealybugs and scale insects are among the most common orchid pests.
Orange oil can be found in many household cleaning products, but is also available as a pure essential oil, which is used to flavor dishes or as a fragrance oil. The oil attacks the natural wax layer of the lice, causing them to dry out. You can find even more exciting garden topics in our free newsletter, which you can subscribe to right here.