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Yellow jackets!
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Posted by cziegler15 new york (My Page) on Thu, Jul 31, 08 at 10:01
Hi all, I'm a beginner gardener and have just planted some impatiens on my outdoor balcony rail. They're flowering beautifully, but recently I noticed several yellow jackets or wasps attracted to them and staying in the plants all day. Is this typical of impatiens? My neighbors below me have small children who play in their yard downstairs, so I'd rather not use any harmful chemicals in case they drip down. Any suggestions? Thanks!
-Caroline |
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Caroline,
Try placing a new Bounce dryer sheet into the center of the plant. I've found that stuffing them into things/places where wasps like to next repels them, It may work to keep them away from the impatiens.
Chaz |
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| Bounce dryer sheets really work? I'm in the NYC area, have containers on my terrace full with thriving impatiens and pesky yellow jackets that are intent on hanging out. No sign of any aphids or honeydew, can't figure out what the attraction is? I want them gone. Deathly afraid of getting stung... allergic. |
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They are back!
Cannot figure out what the attraction is. Btw, Bounce dryer sheets...fail...did not work. Trying Bayer's 2-in-1 Systemic. |
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| Same problem here in Virginia...they aren't nesting, just walking around on the leaves EVERYWHERE! Crazy? |
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| same problem in PA.... But like maybe Carol was referring to, they are EVERYWHERE this year. Stung more times than I can count, mean things!!! Amy |
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