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Fungus Gnat Larvae on Pinguicula grandiflora Resting Buds: Mosquito Dunks Solution

A grower found a few fungus gnat larvae near P. grandiflora resting buds during dormancy cleanup.

Use Bti (Mosquito Dunks) Water

Soak a Mosquito Dunk in a watering can for 2 days; water the plant and any houseplants. The bacterial toxin (Bacillus thuringiensis israelensis) kills larvae, harmless to plants. Prevents breeding in all pots.

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