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Farmers that plant corn seed from Monsanto are putting Round Up into the soil. Milkweed will not grow. Milkweed is the only plant that monarch caterpillars eat.

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What herbicide kills milkweed?

Round Up kills milkweed. The farmers use herbicides and that is one of the reasons that the Monarch butterfly is in danger.


How do you get rid of aphids without harming milkweed plants?

The introduction of natural enemies and the use of organic controls are ways to get rid of aphids without harming milkweed plants. Ladybugs tend to be the most beloved, diligent, intrepid beneficial insects to introduce and support when dealing with aphids. Horticultural oils against eggs and insecticidal soaps against immature and mature stages will not harm milkweeds or milkweed-lovers such as monarch butterflies.


What are the 4 stages of metamorphosis?

the stages of a full metamorphosis are the egg where the animal doesn't feed on milkweed yet,larva where it starts feeding on milkweed leaves,pupa where it forms a crysalis or cocoon,and last the adult that turns into a butterfly or moth.


How many milkweed plants are there?

There is common milkweed, purple milkweed, tropical milkweed, and swamp milkweed.


How can I effectively eliminate aphids on milkweed plants without causing harm to caterpillars?

To effectively eliminate aphids on milkweed plants without harming caterpillars, you can use a gentle insecticidal soap or neem oil spray. These natural remedies target aphids while being safe for caterpillars. Additionally, manually removing aphids by spraying them off with water or using a gentle brush can also help control their population without harming caterpillars.


Is milkweed in Jamaica?

Yes. There is milkweed in Jamaica. The Jamaican Monarch lives on milkweed.


Is milkweed a decompose?

Milkweed is not a decomposer.


What does a milkweed egg turn into?

Eggs on milkweed are eggs of monarch butterflies or milkweed beetles.


What is a milkweed product?

Milkweed products can refer to items made from the fibers or seeds of the milkweed plant. Common milkweed products include milkweed floss used as insulation, milkweed oil, and milkweed seed pods used in crafts. Milkweed is also a crucial source of food for monarch butterflies.


Is milkweed vascular?

Milkweed is a vascular plant.


What type of climate dose milkweed grow in?

There are different types of milkweed. Tropical milkweed grows in the south. Common milkweed grows in on the eastern side of the Mississippi River. There is western milkweed on the Pacific coast.


Does a milkweed bug have compound eyes?

Milkweed bugs have oblong bodies that are black and orange-red in color. As its name implies, it feeds on milkweed plants. The adult milkweed bug has the ability to fly.