Dormant Oil Sprays for Scale on Sarracenia: Petroleum vs. Canola-Based Products

Petroleum Oils Risky

Dormant oils (petroleum-based) suffocate pests on woody plants. On herbaceous Sarracenia, they can cause phytotoxicity.

Canola-based horticultural oils are less harmful but still questionable. Systemic insecticides (Acephate) remain the reliable choice.

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