NOTE: When sick leave of 4 hours or less is used for examinations by a licensed physician or dentist, or. medical treatments prescribed by a licensed physician or dentist, the Report of Sick Leave (90-18D) is. not required. When possible, these appointments should be arranged for off duty time.
In many cases cactus plants that are infested with insects like mealy bugs are very hard to save whether using insecticides or 'green' alternatives. The choices we make about how we deal with insect problems may be as much a matter of our own health as it is saving the life of the plant.he way to get this witch hazel to kill insects like mealy bugs is to take the plants out of their soil and dip the plants in witch hazel for a while. The witch hazel needs to be rinsed off of the cacti with water, then allow the plants to dry and replant them in new soil.
State Bird: Cactus Wren. Cactus wrens eat insects, seeds, and fruit. They often build their nests inside a cactus to protect them from predators. State Flower: Blossom of the Saguaro Cactus. The pure white waxy blossom of the giant saguaro cactus was designated the state flower of Arizona in 1931. It blooms on the tips of the saguaro cactus during the May and June months. State Mammal: Ringtail. Ringtails are cat-sized carnivores resembling a small fox with a long raccoon-like tail.