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- Q.Milkweed Bugs - We have milkweed plants specifically for hosting Monarch butterflies but we feel there are too many milkweed bugs per plant. ...
- Q.Milkweed For Butterflies - I found orange and black flying bugs eating my milkweeds. What can I use to get rid of them but ...
- Q.Monarch Eggs Not Hatching - We have a butterfly garden. I've had several in the past as well. This is the first time I have ...
- Q.Plant Identification – Shrub - Could you please help with the identification of the pictured garden plant? Kind regards, Nigel Makin.
- Q.Bugs And Milk Weed Plants - I have no experience with this plant. I decided to try growing milk weed plants for butterflies. I have been ...
- Q.Type Of Millkweed? - This milkweed plant that is growing in Anna Maria, FL. Can anyone identify Please?
- Q.Type Of Millkweed” - CAN ANYONE IDENTIFY THIS TYPE OF MILKWEED?
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Stephen Smith on
February 3, 2017
33999 not sure SW FloridaQ.Milkweed bugs
We have milkweed plants specifically for hosting Monarch butterflies but we feel there are too many milkweed bugs per plant. Can this be problem and won't spraying them with water allow them to return easily?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
February 4, 2017A.If you feel they are a problem you can hand pick them and drop them into a soapy water bucket.
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- Asked by
Gay on
May 7, 2017
9-10Q.Milkweed for butterflies
I found orange and black flying bugs eating my milkweeds. What can I use to get rid of them but not hurt the butterflies? Also, the leaves are covered in a white substance. Is that normal? Thank you.
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
May 7, 2017A.Milkweed bugs are generally considered a beneficial insect, but in some cases a large infestation can become an issue.
This link has more information.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/milkweed/milkweed-bug-control.htm
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Sis C on
May 7, 2017
77625Q.Monarch eggs not hatching
We have a butterfly garden. I've had several in the past as well. This is the first time I have every had so much trouble. We had a successful season last year. This year, not so much. We've seen several Monarchs laying on our milkweed. Monitored the eggs. But, The eggs don't hatch. They go from their ting white specs to tiny black specs in about a week. Then, nothing. They remain black and stuck to the leaf. Any Idea as to what is happening? Thanks Cris Beehn
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
May 9, 2017A.The eggs may not have been fertile, the female may not have found a male Monarch.
Also there is a parasite that some female can be carriers of, Nosema. In Monarch operations they remove the caterpillars that carry this parasite.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/beneficial/attracting-butterflies.htm
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Anonymous on
May 8, 2017Q.Plant identification – Shrub
Could you please help with the identification of the pictured garden plant? Kind regards, Nigel Makin.
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
May 9, 2017A.This is a Milkweed or Asclepias. The exact cultivator is not know.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/milkweed/growing-milkweed.htm
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Anonymous on
June 30, 2017Q.bugs and milk weed plants
I have no experience with this plant. I decided to try growing milk weed plants for butterflies. I have been told you can not use any kind of commercial or home made treatment to rid the plants of aphids. Is this true or is there something/anything I can use?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
July 1, 2017A.This article will help you.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/homemade-aphid-control.htm
Here is an article about Milkweed plant.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/milkweed/growing-milkweed.htm
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tokalon on
July 6, 2017
Anna Maria, FLQ.Type of millkweed?
This milkweed plant that is growing in Anna Maria, FL. Can anyone identify Please?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
July 7, 2017A.We did not receive an image.
This article has a list of Milkweed varieties.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/milkweed/milkweed-plant-varieties.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
tokalon on
July 8, 2017
Anna Maria, FLQ.Type of millkweed”
CAN ANYONE IDENTIFY THIS TYPE OF MILKWEED?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
July 8, 2017A.There are over 100 native species of Milkweed, and an id is difficult from your image.
Knowing the growing zone can help narrow the search.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/milkweed/milkweed-plant-varieties.htm
You can also contact your County Extension Office to enquire what species grow in your area.
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