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title: "Y is there black"
description: "Y is there black"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/FklWiBicTZ2rsdd3LdI5FA"
community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Aysha"
published: "2024-05-16T22:24:53.382527Z"
language: "en"
image: "https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/pDFyk7KnsILV4g1A519fCBZkuzegkk882rkNPIZ736U/NpA_D6_7TqGVZjCDH99kHg.webp?size=large"
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# Y is there black

_Posted by Aysha on 2024-05-16_

Y is there black

![Attachment 1 of 2](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/pDFyk7KnsILV4g1A519fCBZkuzegkk882rkNPIZ736U/NpA_D6_7TqGVZjCDH99kHg.webp?size=large)

![Attachment 2 of 2](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/pDFyk7KnsILV4g1A519fCBZkuzegkk882rkNPIZ736U/Qb5ytvqkT3eJDBYfaWR-9w.webp?size=large)

## 2 comments

### k\_ashby\_grows commented on 2024-05-16

most likely the trap didn’t seal correctly, which causes infection. i would cut the trap off with sterile scissors and keep an eye on it

#### Elle Woods replied on 2024-05-18

Oh gosh mine gets black ALOT and I just let them die off 😳

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