From the brink of disaster, the Monarch Butterfly Bounce Back.
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In the 1990 the U.S. fish and wildlife service stated nearly a billon Monarch Butterflies disappeared from their overwintering areas. Scientists also recorded decreasing winter populations.
These Scientists alarmed by the data, warned of a massive Monarch die off. Yet, recent studies have shown otherwise and even the Monarchs stable summer populations for the last 25 years.
A major help is our landscape, Monarch habitat is akin to the area’s in which humans live. Planting your landscape with the pollinators in mind goes a long way.
In fact some areas of the United States host Monarch Butterflies year round. Monarchs do not necessarily have to migrate to Mexico.
Simply planting Milkweed in your landscape will provide the perfect place for the Monarch to lay her eggs. Monarch caterpillars feed exclusively on Milkweed leaves.
Warning, those guys that come around spraying your landscape for mosquitos are poisoning not only honey bees but the Monarch also. I’ll probably get some flak for that statement, but OH WELL!
Monarch Butterflies nectar on all sorts of flowers. Therefore almost any summer flowering plant will feed the Monarch. Yet, Milkweed is the only plant that the Monarch will lay her eggs on, so keeping Milkweed in your landscape ensures Monarchs will continue to come to your house.
If you need more info about Milkweed or what types to buy get ahold of us. Bee For Life Foundation is a 501c3 and as soon as we get the donate page up you can make your Tax deductible charitable donation to help us with our mission.