Well, mine (mainly Dionaea and Sarracenia kept outdoor) just got a dose of Provanto Smart Bug Killer for aphids, some insects are too small for them...
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In your opinion, which are the 3 worst pests in succulents?
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MatDz
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Re: In your opinion, which are the 3 worst pests in succulents?
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Re: In your opinion, which are the 3 worst pests in succulents?
I read something about someone keeping zebra Finches in a greenhouse. My friend breeds them so hoping to try a few in a section of the new greenhouse to see if they keep the pests down or destroy the cacti and succulents and become feathered pests of their own!habanerocat wrote: ↑Wed Aug 09, 2023 10:57 amThe Galapagos Finch might be your only hope.
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Re: In your opinion, which are the 3 worst pests in succulents?
I’ve a Robin that needs to be toilet trained.