As summer begins to wind down, pollinators are preparing for colder temperatures.
South Dakota State University Extension Urban Entomology Field Specialist Dr. Amanda Bachmann says there’s more bee activity.
Many people tend to panic when they see a wasp, but Bachmann says they are pollinators, too.
In the spring, Bachmann says be vigilant about where wasps might be building a nest.
Along with being a pollinator, Bachmann says wasps prey on pesky insects in your garden.
Bachmann says planting fall flowers provides a food supply for pollinators like bees, wasps and butterflies as they go about preparing for the winter months. She says one source of information for people with questions is the SDSU Extension Garden Hotline. The free service connects local gardeners with experts who offer research-based advice on lawn care, plant diseases, insect pests, trees and weed identification. Find website links, phone numbers and email addresses to contact the Hotline by going to this story on the News page at www.DRGnews.com or on the DRG News app.
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