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Hi do you know what good insecticides are good for killing fungus gnat larvae they are in the soil of my drosera capensis typical thanks.
Hi Ean,
There are several products that you can use. All of them are effective and are safe for carnivorous plants. For now, start with an insecticide containing pyrethrin. You can find it at any garden center. Spray the soil generously. You may need to spray again in 7 days to make sure the infestation was eradicated. As always, follow the directions provided by the manufacturer.
For more information about insecticides, watch our video podcast on the subject:
http://www.cobraplant.com/videos
Good growing!
Jacob Farin
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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!
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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.
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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.
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