Attracting Painted Ladies...Butterflies, That Is!
and a food supply for themselves. As a plus, you just might get to observe the entire metamorphosis of a West Coast Lady!
Remember -- NEVER use poisonous insecticides for noxious pest control in your flower gardens if you are expecting "flying flowers" to visit them! Such insecticides will sicken and kill caterpillars that eat the leaves of plants treated with these substances. Instead, choose either organic or antibacterial soap sprays for any noxious pests that rear their ugly heads in your garden. Remember too, any substances that kill noxious pests will also kill beneficial insects such as ladybugs, lacewings, damselflies and dragonflies. Why not let Mother Nature assist you in controlling your unwanted garden pests? After all, Mother knows best!
A Side Note:
For those butterfly enthusiasts interested in learning about the complete life cycle of Painted Ladies, read All About Painted Lady Butterflies. You will also find some interesting and fun facts about them at this site.
Until next time, keep those "flying flowers" flying and those hummers humming!
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