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Scale Insects on Fork-Leaf Sundew: Systemic Insecticide Treatment

A grower has scale insects (3–4 mm, light brown, immobile) on Drosera stems/flower stalks. Manual removal and neem oil caused dew loss. The expert recommends systemic insecticide (Bayer imidacloprid product) – applied to crown and petioles, not dewy leaves. Absorbed into tissue, kills feeding scales without harming sticky traps.

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