Are plants bought in regular shops dangerous?

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Are plants bought in regular shops dangerous?

Beitragvon Krabbie » 3. Okt 2009 18:25

The titel says it all :D
I do want to put some plants in my bassin for Myrmica rubra but im afraid that chemicals like pesticides harms them...
Where do you buy your live plants(not plastic)?

Thanks :wink:
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Re: Are plants bought in regular shops dangerous?

Beitragvon Krabbie » 4. Okt 2009 17:14

Somebody knows? :|
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Re: Are plants bought in regular shops dangerous?

Beitragvon Magicalsushi » 4. Okt 2009 18:21

I don't know the answer, but I think you're right to be concerned about it. Perhaps you could go to a plant shop and ask? Other forum members would probably be interested in the answer, too.
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Re: Are plants bought in regular shops dangerous?

Beitragvon insanebe » 4. Okt 2009 20:19

just ask, if you don't want to tell them your keeping ants just tell them your a bee keeper
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Re: Are plants bought in regular shops dangerous?

Beitragvon JimmyVe » 11. Okt 2009 13:46

Don't think it will harm your ants, to be sure ask the shop if the plants are treated with some pesticides.
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