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Wasps on sunflower plants?

Stephen MeunierStephen Meunier Posts: 2
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Should I be worried about the wasps that have started gathering on the stalks near the top of my sunflowers? This is the first time I've grown sunflowers from seed, & they are nearly full grown and about to flower, but this weekend some wasps have started hanging around on the largest one. They don't seem to be doing any harm yet, but I have searched online & read that they might be about to chew through the stalks!! Any advice greatly appreciated...

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  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 82,771

    They won't do any harm - if they're wasps they're probably looking for aphids to eat ... but could they be hover flies?

    “I am not lost, for I know where I am. But however, where I am may be lost.” Winnie the Pooh







  • Stephen MeunierStephen Meunier Posts: 2
    Definitely wasps, thanks image
  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 82,771

    Looking for aphids to eat image  They're the gardener's friend.

    “I am not lost, for I know where I am. But however, where I am may be lost.” Winnie the Pooh







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