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title: "does anyone know if i can spray something on my sunflower seeds…"
description: "does anyone know if i can spray something on my sunflower seeds (first pic) to avoid being eaten in the process of them growing?? this is also happening to my…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/CQDcNKuFT2eBWinfsTKHmQ/eim5jhAyNdwqLiTZ9KIdCM"
community: "Gardening and Outdoor"
author: "Hannah"
published: "2025-05-22T21:11:21.977983Z"
language: "en"
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# does anyone know if i can spray something on my sunflower seeds…

_Posted by Hannah on 2025-05-22_

does anyone know if i can spray something on my sunflower seeds (first pic) to avoid being eaten in the process of them growing?? this is also happening to my roses (2nd pic)

![Attachment 1 of 2](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/0xFCd5IylcwGKTqooj8UMIux15D2bfUluuZTE_h_-eo/BfaOiKLeSrmKNPjqvMhKUg.webp?size=large)

![Attachment 2 of 2](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/0xFCd5IylcwGKTqooj8UMIux15D2bfUluuZTE_h_-eo/D3PXJDU9RmGEX60q0oMSOg.webp?size=large)

## 1 comment

### Jen commented on 2025-05-23

I purchase and hatch praying mantis and release in problem areas. Great pest control

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