Caring for Monarchs...
I just lost my 2nd Monarch (caterpillar). They all do great then hang themselves
to make their caccoon and just die. I am told by the nursery here in CA. that there is some kind of parasite that is killing them. They think it is coming from the soil. My milkweek is in pots and not the ground. I did have one make it and they are so awesome to watch when they break out and dry their wings. Really disappointing. Just wondered if anyone in other states is having the same problems. thank goodness there are some still laying eggs on the plants. Just
feel horrible that they don't make it. Just sharing.
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Oliva
on Jul 04, 2018
These butterflies have been decimated due to parasites and loss of food sources. In the East, we're advised to plant Asclepias (Orange butterfly weed), and make shallow "mud puddles" with nearby rocks, where they can sun themselves.Birds and cats will attact butterflies. Research butterfly houses in your area, which Monarchs may or may not use. Avoid pesticides, whenever possible (including your neighbors, as this stuff drifts in the wind). -
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Naomie Moore aka baileyanddaisey, Castaic CA
on Jul 04, 2018
See if this helps!http://mustangnews.net/declining-monarch-butterfly-populations-risk-parasites-stay-california/https://monarchbutterflygarden.net/common-monarch-diseases-prevention/I am extremely familiar with the Morro Bay, Los Osos, Pismo area butterfly reserves. Contact your local Ag Extension and see if there is anything you can do in your yard to help them along. -
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Penne Johnson
on Jul 04, 2018
That was a very interesting read Naomie Thanks loads. If you read the above answer you can see more of what I have shared with my Monarchs.
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