Re: Butterfly houses

**John MacGregor j*@earthlink.net**

on 5/1/03 3:13 PM, Jo Ellen Meyers Sharp at hoosiergardener@earthlink.net
wrote:

> Does anyone know anything about butterfly houses? Are they totally ridiculous
> or are they worth putting up? Are there any precautions one should take with
> them regarding types of wood, finishes, and so on?

> Miranda Smith

> The North American Butterfly Association and other, similar groups,
> say the houses look nice but butterflies don't take up residence in
> them.

> Jo Ellen Meyers Sharp

But spiders love them.  If a butterfly should happen to wander in, he would
provide a tasty morsel.

John MacGregor
former president
San Gabriel Valley Chapter
north American Butterffly Association
South Pasadena, CA 91030
USDA zone 9   Sunset zones 21/23

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