Re: white worms on S.purpurea

dave evans (T442119@RUTADMIN.RUTGERS.EDU)
Fri, 15 Mar 96 20:41 EST

> From: Chris Teichreb <teichrch@MEENA.CC.UREGINA.CA>
>
> My question is, are these worms or flies harmful to my pitcher plant?

Chris do you see damage or are there many flies? If not I
wouldn't worry too much. The maggots are probably eating
something from in the pitchers. If they troublesome then
remove a couple of the oldest pitchers, this will cause
the lest harm to the plant.

Dave Evans