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Sarracenia Pests: Exyra Moths, Root Borers, and Vine Weevils

Regional Pests and Control Options

A grower asked about Sarracenia root borers, Exyra moths, and black vine weevils.

Pacific Northwest Experience

Exyra-like moths appear rarely in pitchers; cut off the pitcher and kill the caterpillar. Wasps may help. Black vine weevil and Sarracenia root borer aren’t present in the PNW. Systemic insecticides control all three. Diatomaceous earth mixed around rhizomes may deter root borers.

Video on systemic insecticides.

Good Growing!
Jeff Dallas
Sarracenia Northwest
https://www.cobraplant.com

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