Dealing with Insects in Garden-Cut Flowers

Bringing garden flowers indoors often brings unwanted hitchhikers—earwigs, wasps, and other insects hiding in petals. Submerging flowers underwater for 20 minutes doesn’t always work due to air pockets, and it shortens vase life.

Professional Insight

Commercial florists use flowers that have been treated or fumigated before reaching wholesalers. For homegrown blooms, consult a local nursery for safe, effective insect control methods. Avoid household sprays like Raid, which leave odors and residues.