I've never seen a black (or dark brown mealy bug. Do you have any
idea what Nepenthes I might have from my poor descriptio?
Phil
>
> I'm not sure what the critter was (mealy bug perhaps?), but your
> remedy was probably OK. I don't think that the alcohol will cause any
> real damage to the plant, but the new leaf may become distorted either
> because of the pest or the alcohol - other growths should be fine.
> Keep an eye on the plant (and your others) for any more outbreaks, and
> kill them as soon as you find them...
>
--Phil Mueller hi23ahg@mailhost.tcs.tulane.edu Tulane Graduate School Xavier Univ. of LA History Dept.