Sticky Sap on Nepenthes sanguinea: Nectar or Pests?

N. sanguinea oozing sticky substance from leaves—drops on shelf, tiny amounts from pores on leaf undersides. Healthiest plant, indoors under full-spectrum fluorescent + dim daylight. Normal?

Two Possibilities

Jeff Dallas:

1. Extrafloral nectar: Some Nepenthes exude nectar from leaves to attract ants. Appears as shiny dots.
2. Insect pests: Scale (brown/white bumps) or thrips (tiny narrow insects) suck sap, cause honeydew. Check with hand lens.

If Pests Found

Systemic insecticide with imidacloprid (many Bayer products). Spray outdoors, bring in after dry. Repeat in 2 weeks for scale.

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