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Nepenthes Scale Insects: Systemic Insecticide Treatment

A N. belli × truncata 90 miles north of NYC had white grains at nodes. Confirmed as scale insects.

Treatment

Systemic insecticide: Bayer Rose & Flower or Bayer 3-in-1.
Treat all nearby stem-forming plants (scale prefers them over sundews).

Formula Change Alert

Bayer Rose & Flower now includes fertilizer. Still OK for Nepenthes (they tolerate fertilizer), but avoid on other CPs. Flush soil after 1 hr if concerned.

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