Unsuitable foods may not kill the plant outright, but these items will kill every single trap they are placed into. Choose the bugs carefully. It is best to select small bugs that are about 1/3 the size of the traps, otherwise the carnivorous plant could become overwhelmed. [2] X Research source You can use live or dead bugs to feed these plants. However, some carnivorous plants like Venus flytraps will only eat live bugs unless otherwise motivated. [3] X Research source
Gardeners should keep in mind that this technique won’t get rid of all the bugs on the other plants, but it may work as a control method.
Therefore, gardeners should avoid feeding fertilizer to their carnivorous plants, unless they are absolutely certain that it will be beneficial. [6] X Research source
Repeat this process several times. There is no guarantee that the plant will be saved, but if it was only exposed to a small amount of fertilizer the chances of success are good.
