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I just started growing these amazing plants earlier this year. I have approximately 400-450 plants and seedlings. I am having a hard time finding a specific systemic insecticide. Do you have any brands or ingredients that i should be looking for in particular. Laymans terms are a must with me since i am still learning. Also how effective would ladybugs and preying mantis be for helping with aphids. I figured i would ask although i would think that my sarracenia would like them just as much as their flies.
Hi Nicholas,
Your asking this question is timely. We just made a podcast about it. Here's the link: http://cobraplant.com/index.php?main_page=page&id=5
Concerning aphids, ladybugs and mantids are not much help. Sarracenia eat ladybugs.
Good Growing!
Jeff Dallas
Sarracenia Northwest
http://www.cobraplant.com
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If your plant is showing poor growth, discoloration, abnormal leaves or possible infestation, the growers at Sarracenia Northwest can help! Carnivorous plant experts Jeff Dallas and Jacob Farin will help you diagnose the problem and get your plants on the right track. Their no nonsense approach has helped thousands of growers all over the world. They can help you too!
Experience
With over 40 years of combined experience, Jeff and Jacob has definitely taken a straight forward approach to growing carnivorous plants. They have encountered many types of diseases, abnormal growth and infestations related to carnivorous plants, and they know what it takes to get plants looking beautiful and healthy again.
Education/Credentials
Authors of Secrets to Growing Beautiful Carnivorous Plants for Your Home and Garden and producers of the Grow Carnivorous Plants! DVD Series. They also produce a monthly video podcast to illustrate how plants cycle through the seasons.
No terrariums. No myths. No nonsense.
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