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Why are pests attracted to plants?

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Anonymous

17y ago
Updated: 8/16/2019

Plants produce sugar in the sap, nectar and fruits that attract insects, birds, etc. needed to pollinate and protect the plants. We are the ones who consider the pollinators pests.

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