Kids & Bugs

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Here are some fun bug facts that you can share with the little ones:

Build your own Solitary bee house.
The solitary bee or Leaf cutter bees are very efficient pollinators, but are solitary so they don't present the same dangers that Honey Bees do. They are fun to watch and by following the instructions on this website you can encourage these wonderful pollinators in your own yard.
http://www.dry-ideas.com/2008/05/make-your-own-solitary-bee-house.html

Here are a few plants that will attract butterflies to your yard:

Cassia

Snapdragon

Citrus Trees these can be planted in the ground or in pots if you buy the dwarf form

Sunflower, Passion Vine

For more information visit this website: http://butterflywebsite.com/butterflygardening.cfm

Plants that will attract Hummingbirds

Lavender

Milkweed also attracts butterflies

Zinnia

Aloe

For more plants that will attract hummingbirds visit http://www.almanac.com/content/plants-attract-hummingbirds or
http://www.hummingbirds.net/attract.html

Fun bug facts can be found at this website
http://kids.yahoo.com/animals/insects

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