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  • Answered by
    Perian Dunmire on
    May 15, 2018
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    No sir, I actually thought squirrels had been rooting in it so as I started to put all the soil back in the container, a bunch of angry bees came at me! I have a video following that action but there was nowhere to post it on here. There are layers of them in there!
    Thank you,
    peri dunmire

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    May 15, 2018
    A.

    This looks like a Honey Bee likely searching for pollen on your flowers.

    You could move the planter to a spot farther away from where you sit. Bee's generally won't bother you and can actually be fun to watch as they move from flower to flower.
    It is rare for a beehive to form in a garden.
    These links have more information.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/beneficial/differences-between-bees.htm
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/deterring-bees-wasps-with-plants.htm
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/beneficial/honeybee-swarm-in-garden.htm

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    May 18, 2018
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    This article will help you.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/get-rid-of-ants.htm

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    May 19, 2018
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    I would check with your local County Extension Office to see if they know what is happening in the area. If your having an issue, it's likely the region is seeing this insect.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/extension-search

    Thrips would also be my guess, but it's too tiny to see!

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    May 24, 2018
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    There does not seem to be any evidence that coffee grounds deters or kills pests in the garden.
    Coffee grounds however are used as a fertilizer.
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/composting/ingredients/coffee-grounds-gardening.htm

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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    May 28, 2018
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    If you keep building the soil, they will come naturally. There will be no need to add any, but adding worms will not hurt one bit. Just make sure to till in any organic matter to make it easier for them to navigate.

    As for a supplier... We do not recommend places to purchase anything. If you cannot find any local sources, you will have to order online, which can get pricey when buying live creatures.

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    May 29, 2018
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    Sticky traps, insecticidal soaps and adding beneficial insects will help with Whitefly control.
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/control-whiteflies-houseplants.htm

    https://entomology.ca.uky.edu/ef456

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