Just wondering if Venus Flytraps work to help control insects.
2006-09-12 08:14:00 · 9 answers · asked by SB 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
No, they're not going to single-handedly control the fly or mosquito population in your back yard. They have to be in a controlled environment, like in your house. But yes, they do eat flies or insects that fly around your house.
Besides, I wouldn't wanna pay thirty or fourty dollars for a plant that only eats every few hours if I'm trying to get rid of some particular type of insect. Hardly worth it, don't you think?
But, they are awesome to watch! It's really cool to see them snap up a little fly...buy one. Find out for yourself.
2006-09-12 08:21:08 · answer #1 · answered by still waiting 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they really do catch and eat insects. unless u devote a ton of space to a lot of plants, though, u prob won't find that they help control the insect population much.
2006-09-12 08:15:54 · answer #2 · answered by Roger 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have owned 3 and none of them have worked. I live in NH so I dont know if its the colder weather!
2006-09-12 08:16:25 · answer #3 · answered by BOOTS! 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have one and it does eat bugs but not enough to make a difference.
I much prefer spiders.
2006-09-12 08:16:25 · answer #4 · answered by WendyD1999 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They do work, but work best on Venus. That is where they are inported from
2006-09-15 17:41:09 · answer #5 · answered by T C 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
they work but not many out there
2006-09-12 08:15:32 · answer #6 · answered by Freddy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you need a bunch
sticky paper best
2006-09-12 08:17:00 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yea,
you can get one at a plant store
2006-09-12 08:16:33 · answer #8 · answered by surfing ='s life 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i don't know
2006-09-12 08:15:35 · answer #9 · answered by mayri 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋