Honeybees draw concern as native pollinators rise
Scientists note native Kansas insects pollinate local plants while honeybees, transported in trucks for agriculture, provide about 14.6 billion dollars of pollination annually. Lawmakers push Pollinator Protection Acts amid fears of food-supply losses. reports cite colony collapse linked to Varroa destructor and declining local bee sightings.
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Honeybee Decline Prompts Debate on Pollinators and Native Bees
Kansas University ecologist Rudolf Jander cites the decline of honeybees amid Varroa mites and colony collapse syndrome, noting potential causes such as pesticides and relocations for pollination. Native bees, numbering about 4000 species, offer robust pollination when native vegetation is increased near farms, suggesting conservation as a partial remedy.
Methods to water plants in summer for healthy growth
Practical watering guidance for summer. Use soil moisture depth of one foot as a target. Finger tests fail. probes and trowels help. Moisture meters, pan evaporimeters, and daily measurements guide when to water. Do not rely on fertilizers to skew readings. adjust watering to maintain soil moisture.
Aphids and Caterpillars Challenge Kansas Trees
Stan King, horticulture program assistant at K State Research and Extension Douglas County, explains aphids and tent caterpillars cause cosmetic damage, honeydew attracts ants and sooty mold, and insects like malthion Bt and Orthene control options. He urges natural decline when possible, saving chemicals for ornamentals, and notes multiple generations June to September with limited tree impact.
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Auditions Planned for The Secret Garden at Lawrence Theater
Lawrence Community Theatre announces auditions for The Secret Garden this month for both child and adult roles. Auditions at 7 p.m. Monday and Tuesday at the theater, 1501 N.H. Prepare a short song. Scripts available with a deposit. show runs Sept 21 to Oct. Written by Marsha Norman, music by Lucy Simon, based on Frances Hodgson Burnett novel.
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