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- Subject: Re: pollinators?
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- Date: Thu, 13 Aug 1998 17:01:11 -0400
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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? -- A caterpillar is just an upholstered worm. ICQ: 3219552 Jack
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