need i say more... ppeoples dont ever listen to me bees arn't the only pollenators on this planet the person whosuggested blasting everybug in thier garden is a idiot cause ant's and other insects do the job as well maybe not as good as the bee but enough to carry the plants life to next year huh.. anyhow im otta here unsubscribe me is that yer horse ====) double parked..?
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Margaret, I have all of the Unbelliferae mentioned thats the rub .....I watch those that are out (collective lot ; bees,hover flies,wasps,etc.)and thats exactly where they are, in PREFERENCE to the squash/melon blossoms that go begging..Darn 'em anyway.. Anybody got suggestions how to lure them over to the vine area?Someone once suggested honey placed around the vines..Tried but failed to see improvement ..They just came when they were good and ready,and not before. But I'd be willing to try any ideas given. Thanks Margaret AND Olin for your help. Connie > You need to grow umbelliferae > such as fennel, dill, queen anne's lace, etc., to attract them. Also, one > of the best attractants is anise hyssop, which unfortunately also seems to > feed white cabbage moths. > > > >Wasps (paper?)I have aplenty!Not yellow jackets but demure wasps that I > >encourage as we get along just fine. > >Are these the wasps you mention Margaret ,as the hornworm terminators? >
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