How to Safeguard Monarch Butterflies from Wasps in Your Garden

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How to Safeguard Monarch Butterflies from Wasps in Your Garden

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Plant Nectar-Rich Flowers: Grow flowers like marigolds and lavender to attract beneficial insects that prey on wasps.

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Use Wasp Traps: Set up traps with sugar-water solutions to capture wasps.

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Hang Fake Nests: Use fake wasp nests to deter real wasps from your garden.

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Cover Sweets: Keep sugary foods covered to reduce wasp attraction.

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Keep Clean: Clean up food waste and fallen fruit to avoid attracting wasps.

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Create Safe Habitats: Provide dense vegetation for monarchs to hide from wasps.

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Use Essential Oils: Spray peppermint or eucalyptus oils to repel wasps.

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