Wow, I thought I'd seen root mealy bug infestations, but this is something else! I use a soil drench of Safer's Soap with neem oil at regular strength or what's best is if these are potted plants, repot and dip the plant in the above solution for 30 seconds. The contaminated soil goes in the garbage can only. Never dump contaminated soil having these kinds of critters in your compost. I only have the problem in potted stock occasionally, but you do have to stay on top of the critters. I would very much like to hear other remedies especially if this is in one's garden soil. Robin Hansen Zone 9, SW coast of Oregon "Lily bulb country" ----- Original Message -----