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2. Artemisia abrotanum - Wikipedia

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   A yellow dye can be extracted from the branches of the plant for use with wool. Its dried leaves are used to keep moths away from wardrobes. The volatile oil in the leaves is responsible for the strong, sharp scent which repels moths and other insects.

3. Pollination syndrome - Wikipedia

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   So moth-pollinated flowers tend to be white, night-opening, large and showy with tubular corollas and a strong, sweet scent produced in the evening, night or early morning. Much nectar is produced to fuel the high metabolic rates needed to power their flight. Other moths (Noctuids, Geometrids, Pyralids, for example) fly slowly and settle on the ...

4. How to Get Rid of Squash Vine Borers Naturally Before They ...

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   Borers overwinter as cocoons in the soil and emerge as adult moths from late June to mid-July when they mate and lay eggs around the base of cucurbit plant stems.

5. Entomophily - Wikipedia

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   Butterflies mostly fly by day and are particularly attracted to pink, mauve and purple flowers. The flowers are often large and scented, and the stamens are so-positioned that pollen is deposited on the insects while they feed on the nectar. Moths are mostly nocturnal and are attracted by night-blooming plants.

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7. Honeydew (secretion) - Wikipedia

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   Some caterpillars of Lycaenidae butterflies and some moths also produce honeydew. [2] In addition to various sugars, honeydew contains small amounts of amino acids, other organic compounds, and inorganic salts with its precise makeup affected by factors such as insect species, host plant species, and whether a symbiotic organism is present. [1] [3]

8. Prevent Thrips on Plants Naturally with These 10 Must ... - AOL

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   Thrips on plants in your garden or indoors can cause a lot of damage. Here's how to stop these pests with simple organic techniques. Prevent Thrips on Plants Naturally with These 10 Must-Know Tips

9. Insect repellent - Wikipedia

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   However, some plant-based repellents may provide effective relief as well. [1] [2] [10] Essential oil repellents can be short-lived in their effectiveness. [11] A test of various insect repellents by an independent consumer organization found that repellents containing DEET or icaridin are more effective than repellents with "natural" active ...