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Re: pollinators?
Connie Hoy wrote:
> 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?
> >
Probably too late for this year, but I read just a short while ago that blue is the
only color that bees can see (other than blak and white). Maybe some Texas bluebells
next year?
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A caterpillar is just an upholstered worm.
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Jack
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