Holes in Sarracenia Pitchers: Insect Exit Damage – Treat If Severe

Small holes in pitcher sides (often near bottom) = **insects chewing out** after being trapped. Common culprits: wasps, wood beetles, Exyra moth caterpillars.

ID the Pest

• Open a collapsed pitcher – **grass-like frass = caterpillar**.
• Single holes = wasps/beetles.

Action Threshold

• Few holes = ignore.
• Worsening damage = **systemic insecticide** (Bayer Rose & Flower, imidacloprid).

Healthy plants tolerate minor losses; heavy infestations need treatment.