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| * **Chemical & Systemic Control:** | * **Chemical & Systemic Control:** |
| * **Imidacloprid:** Highly effective as a systemic root drench to eradicate persistent infestations. However, it is a broad-spectrum insecticide that persists in soil and plant tissue for a year or more; growers recommend selective application, particularly for indoor plants, to avoid harming outdoor pollinators like bees and butterflies. Not available in some areas, such as CA. | * **Imidacloprid:** Highly effective as a systemic root drench to eradicate persistent infestations. However, it is a broad-spectrum insecticide that persists in soil and plant tissue for a year or more; growers recommend selective application, particularly for indoor plants, to avoid harming outdoor pollinators like bees and butterflies. Not available in some areas, such as CA. |
| | * **Dinotefuran:** as found in Venom by Valent, is an effective treatment for Thrips and mealybugs. |
| * **Pyrethrin:** Apply pyrethrin concentrate or premixed sprays directly to the pests. | * **Pyrethrin:** Apply pyrethrin concentrate or premixed sprays directly to the pests. |
| * **Nicotine:** Ground organic tobacco powder can be sprinkled onto the substrate, or extracted with alcohol to create a spray. | * **Nicotine:** Ground organic tobacco powder can be sprinkled onto the substrate, or extracted with alcohol to create a spray. |
