Re:75% decline over 27 years in total flying insect biomass ...
by deelowe on Wednesday October 18, 2017 @11:55PM
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Just so we're clear here, you're whole argument here is that people shouldn't mow the lawn b/c it causes stinging insects, but at the same time doesn't cause stinging insects? What is your point exactly?
Re:75% decline over 27 years in total flying insect biomass ...
by titzer on Thursday October 19, 2017 @04:54AM
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> Just so we're clear here, you're whole argument here is that people shouldn't mow the lawn b/c it causes stinging insects, but at the same time doesn't cause stinging insects? What is your point exactly?
Well if you read the link, I believe the point was that some plants attract stinging insects and others repel them. Also, stings. You'll live.
Secondly, http://www.countrylovers.co.uk/hort/wildgrdn.htm
> Where 'attracts insects' is mentioned you can assume that birds will also be consequently be attracted
https://www.kingsseeds.co.nz/Kings+Seeds+Blog/x_post/Plants-...
> But what if we are trying to DISCOURAGE insects from coming into our garden. After all, there are some we just get completely sick of. What can we sow to help us to repel the insects we don’t like? Here are some ideas for that:
Thirdly, if all fails, enjoy it with binoculars. You'll live. Heck, most people will even survive insect stings.