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Worms in Houseplant Soil: BT Better Than Cayenne

Question: Repotting large palm; small worms in soil. Cayenne pepper in soil okay? Hurt plant?

Answer: Cayenne = Deterrent Only; BT Kills

Cayenne makes uncomfortable → pests leave (but houseplants = nowhere to go)
Better: BT (Bacillus thuringiensis) – Dipel or MVP dust
Non-toxic to humans, beneficials; kills caterpillars/worms
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