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Description
Freeze dried bloodworms are an excellent and convenient fertilizer for carnivorous plants. Despite the name, they are not worms and actually the larval stage of the common midge fly. These are an excellent food source for sundews, butterworts and all types of pitcher plants.
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How to Use
- DO NOT overfeed your plants while it is acclimating to NEW CONDITIONS
- Simply sprinkle a small amount on top of or into the traps. The dried bloodworms can be ground into a fine dust to further improve digestion and fertilization.
- 3 tablespoons of freeze dried bloodworms is enough to feed a small carnivorous plant collection for years!
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Don't overdo it: One trap per week is sufficient for a single Venus Flytrap; don't feed multiple traps at once.
Use sparingly: For sundews, only feed a few dewy leaves every 2-3 weeks.
Observe your plant: If the plant is not catching its own prey and shows signs of struggling, you can feed it.
Consider your environment
* You can feed a carnivorous plant bloodworms once every 2-3 weeks, or even just a few times a year, but never overfeed them to avoid damaging the traps and killing the plant. Most carnivorous plants, especially when grown outdoors, can survive and thrive by catching their own food, so feeding is often unnecessary and best done only for indoor plants or to speed up growth. *
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LABEL/WARNING:
Keep Out of Reach: Store away from children and pets.
Allergic Reactions: Contat with the bloodworm exoskeleton can cause rhinitis, conjunctivitis, and asthma. Hemoglobin in the worms can also trigger histamine responses, leading to hives and other allergic reactions.
Worsening Allergies: Allergic reactions can become more severe with repeated exposure over time.
Anaphylaxis: In severe cases, an allergic reaction can lead to anaphylaxis, a life-threatening condition requiring immediate medical attention and an epinephrine injection.
Inhalation: Avoid breathing dust when opening, use only in well-ventilated areas.
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First Aid
Eyes: If in eyes, rinse cautiously with water for several minutes, remove contact lenses if possible, and continue rinsing.
Skin: If on skin, wash with plenty of soap and water.
Inhalation/Ingestion: Seek medical help if swallowed, inhaled, or if irritation persists.