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Today, I noticed sticky spots on the outside of some of my traps. I realized that it is sugar water from the hummingbird feeder almost directly above my plant. Does anyone think that adding sugar water onto the traps will attract more insects? It seems like a good idea to me!
I do not think this will work.
Reason: because VFTs produce special scents and nectar that attracts insects. Have you heard of the rafflesians plant? It produces specific aroma and nectar to attract flies
If you put the sugary stuff on it, it may actually discourage flies.
I don't need to add anything to my plants to get them to attract prey, they do it very well on their own. Also, I like knowing I am seeing the real attraction thing happening. Actually, I wish the bugs would leave some of the traps alone, so I could occasionally see one open!
I know, blend the poop first, then extract the essence by filtering, then add sewage waste and P!$$...sounds gross? Try it and you'll faint b4 you even see what you making!
Yes and dog poop contains fertilizer so don't even think of it, the poor VFT!
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Quote[/b] ]Have you heard of the rafflesians plant? It produces specific aroma and nectar to attract flies
Starman: where you talking about the plant that releases a smell similar to that of rotting flesh? I've heard its fatal, some ppl got too close and fainted
Oh, you must be talking about the rafflesiana!(I think thats how you say it aniway) The rafflesiana has the largest flower in the world. The flower produces horrible smells like rotting flesh to attract flies(presumably for pollination) Flies are even sometimes found living or breeding in the flowers! disgusting! So you see, flies LOVE horrible smells and horrible tasting nectar! So if you put sugar in them, it will probbably discourage the flies because they are not very fond on sugar.
I've seen them both listed as the world's largest flower, my theory is that they are measuring height on one and width on the other - or it could just be propaganda from fans of each flower.
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