Serendipity 7,821 Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 Vineyards experimenting with the elimination of pesticides have stumbled upon a pleasant side effect — attracting swarms of butterflies. Washington state wineries, seeking more organic forms of pest control, have been creating habitats for so-called “good” insects which feed on bugs that harm crops. Researchers have discovered that these “habitat-enriched” vineyards are hosting three times the number of butterfly species and four times more butterflies than conventional vineyards. The vineyards never intended to attract butterflies, because they don’t actually help protect the grapes at vineyards, as they don’t eat pests. But butterflies thrive in the native shrubs planted to attract the insects that do–and they provide a pleasant visual for people visiting wineries. “To have butterflies flying around could be part of a tourism drive and an attraction for visitors,” said David James, an associate professor in Washington State University’s Department of Entomology. “In these days of organic production and not wanting pesticides on food, butterflies can be a symbol of that.” http://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/vineyards-butterfly-comeback/ Butterfly: Their comeback impact of Queen Mimi OT: How beautiful See talent here-->http://bit.ly/2eqeUxK Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dangerous Man 9,245 Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 I really appreciate those people who do their best in making this earth naturally beautiful. "A little less conversation and a little more touch my body." Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
xoxo cupcakke 4,781 Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 Good. Nice that Butterfree and Beautifly have a sanctuaryWay better than the mass amount of crickets last year. It was unbearable Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serendipity 7,821 Posted May 13, 2015 Author Share Posted May 13, 2015 I really appreciate those people who do their best in making this earth naturally beautiful. And I really like people like you who appreciate the true meaning beauty See talent here-->http://bit.ly/2eqeUxK Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melech 9,900 Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 Vineyards are so absolutely ugly. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dangerous Man 9,245 Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 And I really like people like you who appreciate the true meaning beauty aw. "A little less conversation and a little more touch my body." Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serendipity 7,821 Posted May 13, 2015 Author Share Posted May 13, 2015 aw. See talent here-->http://bit.ly/2eqeUxK Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad Bromance 5,809 Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 What a lovely post @A happy boy. The article was really interesting, as well. I'm glad to learn that there are still people in this world who care enough about our planet. I don't care what you think about unless it is about me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serendipity 7,821 Posted May 13, 2015 Author Share Posted May 13, 2015 What a lovely post @A happy boy. The article was really interesting, as well. I'm glad to learn that there are still people in this world who care enough about our planet. I'm overwhelmed by the positivity in this thread This really makes me happy See talent here-->http://bit.ly/2eqeUxK Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad Bromance 5,809 Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 I'm overwhelmed by the positivity in this thread This really makes me happy Aw, you're so sweet! I don't care what you think about unless it is about me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle 2,056 Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 What an incredible story and I don't know about where you are Simon but the vineyards here where I live are beautiful. Absolutely beautiful Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melech 9,900 Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 What an incredible story and I don't know about where you are Simon but the vineyards here where I live are beautiful. Absolutely beautiful ^it looks like this everywhere, thick forest and stuff and then there are the vineyards It looks so empty imo, but i guess that all is also personal preference? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Computer 10,980 Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 I would love to visit a vineyard. I have never been to one. A wine tasting would make it even more fun. 💚💛💕❣⭕💢💢 | ⓜⓔⓡⓡⓨ ©ⓗⓡⓘⓢⓣⓜⓐⓢ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kayla 7,595 Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 This makes me so happy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle 2,056 Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 ^it looks like this everywhere, thick forest and stuff and then there are the vineyards It looks so empty imo, but i guess that all is also personal preference? I live near Napa Cali and it's gorgeous vineyards there. The hills mountains and wildflower make great views. I'm in my phone and am having troubles with them movile app and adding pics Like you said I guess it's what you prefer. I really wanted to show you pics. I could only see one of yours. I find it pretty. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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