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Food and shelter are reasons why plants attract bugs. As members of the insect order Hemiptera, bugs find places for feeding, hiding, mating, and resting among plant flowers, foliage, and fruits.

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Why is it that some plants have brightly colored flowers and other do not?

to attract bugs to land on it. After landing on the flower pollen will stick to the bugs feet, so then when the bug lands on another flower, it will pollinate it. That is one way of how flowers reproduce sexually.


How do plants and animals both survive in an airtight ecosystem?

The plants give the bugs the oxygen they need to breath. The bugs breath out carbon dioxide which the plants need.


What plants attract insects?

All plants attract insects, some more than others. Obviously, a fruiting plant will attract more than a non fruiting plant, but every type of plant has at LEAST one species that will attack it. Remember, plants are the basis of the food chain, the ENTIRE food chain. plant eating insects (herbivorous) will be attracted to a plant that has the most to give them, nutritionally speaking, but any plant may be preyed upon by species adapted to feed specifically on it, like the Boll Weevil, and the Cotton plant, or Cabbages, and the Cabbage moth. Even plants that only have a couple of predator species that can eat them will attract other (insectivorous) bugs, if only to prey on the other insects there (think Ladybugs, and Aphids). So the answer to this is ALL of them attract insects.


Do love bugs eat plants?

No, love bugs do not eat live plants but yes, they do eat dead matter. The insects in question (Plecia nearctica) may be considered beneficial for cleaning up the ground around plants, thereby discouraging pathogens, and helping out with pollination by nectaring during their adult stages.


What do female chickens eat?

Bugs, grains and some plants.

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Do indoor plants attract spiders?

No, spiders are only be attracted by the bugs on the plants.


Name plants that are insect-pollinted?

Better way for you to learn it: look out your window and see what plants have bees and other bugs hovering around them! HINT: they will be plants with colorful flowers to attract the bugs!


How do you get rid of bugs in house plants?

Try putting something yellow near the plant and covering it in honey. The yellow item will attract the bugs and the honey will act like a fly trap.


How do I get rid of Florida Pests?

This is a very vague question, but there will always be bugs outside. The best thing to do is to set traps instead of spraying. Setting traps will attract the bugs to them, but will not hurt the plants.


Do herbs attract bugs?

Yes, herbs can attract bugs because of their strong scents and flavors, which can be appealing to insects.


Does compost attract bugs?

Yes, compost can attract bugs because it provides a food source and a suitable environment for them to thrive.


Does composting attract bugs?

Yes, composting can attract bugs because the decomposing organic material provides a food source for insects.


Does garlic attract bugs?

Yes, garlic can attract certain bugs like aphids and spider mites due to its strong odor and taste.


How can I prevent bugs from eating my basil plants?

To prevent bugs from eating your basil plants, you can try using natural remedies like neem oil or insecticidal soap, regularly inspecting your plants for pests, and practicing good garden hygiene by removing any debris or weeds that may attract bugs. Additionally, you can consider planting companion plants that repel pests or using physical barriers like row covers to protect your basil plants.


Do blue lights attract bugs?

Yes, blue lights can attract bugs because many insects are drawn to certain wavelengths of light, including blue.


Does using candles outside attract unwanted bugs?

Sometimes the scented gel candles can attract not only bugs but dust too. If you're worried about unwanted bugs try using citronella candles which will repel them.