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Hairy legs hiding in the magnolia 🕷️🤍 #springday84 #nosprayspring #spiders
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Bottlebrushes (or Callistemon) are magnets for bees and butterflies with their vibrant brush-like flowers, and an excellent source of nectar and pollen. Create a thriving insect habitat by introducing these Aussie beauties into your garden 🌸 #PollinatorPlants #NoSpraySpring
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Green Lacewings: Masters of Pest Control 🌱 Their larvae feed on aphids, mites, and other small insects, making them invaluable for organic pest management. Providing a pesticide-free paradise will draw them to your garden. 🌼 #GreenLacewings #NaturalPestControl #NoSpraySpring
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Blue insects in the garden today Part 2- a very fast-moving (apologies, not quite focussed) Steelblue ladybird/ ladybug #nosprayspring #springday75 #insects #InsectThursday
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Blue insects in the garden today Part 1 of 2 - Grass blue butterfly #springday75 #insects #InsectThursday #nosprayspring
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Dark and moody morning in Brisbane. Storms coming. A Cabbage white on a blue cornflower #flowersonfriday #inmygardentoday #nosprayspring #springday69 #flowerreport
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Dragonflies: Aerial Predators! Dragonflies control mosquito populations by hunting them in flight AND in the water as larvae! Create a welcoming environment with a pond or water feature in your garden to attract these agile predators #Dragonflies #MosquitoControl #NoSpraySpring
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Eucalyptus trees provide food and shelter for countless native insects, from butterflies to beetles. Plant these iconic Australian natives to support local biodiversity in your garden 🐜 Donate to support #NoSpraySpring ow.ly/7tGa50TFiJP #Eucalyptus #NativeFlora #biodiverse
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🚫 Pesticides harm beneficial insects along with pests. Instead, opt for natural pest control methods like hand-picking pests and encouraging beneficial predators to maintain a healthy garden ecosystem 🌿 Share this post to help spread the word #NaturalGardening #NoSpraySpring
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As part of #NoSpraySpring, Invertebrates Australia is hosting a webinar. Join us to discuss beneficial bugs, supporting nature, and how to have a thriving garden without the need for pesticides. There will also be a chance to ask your questions: ow.ly/HNRw50TKsLs #webinar
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Baby mantis appreciation time on Spring Day 41 #FlowersOnFriday #nosprayspring #inmygardentoday
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Spring Day 39 - We nurture all creatures in our garden including the killers #assassinbug #nosprayspring #strawflowers #ozplants
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Try these green solutions: ☕️ Spray coffee around plants 🥚 Create barriers with eggshells, lime, and wood ash 🔦 Spotlight snails after sunset 🌿 Mulch with strong smelling mint, pine needles or lemon balm #NoSpraySpring #supportsnails #ozinverts #wildoz #tinynature
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Plant these natives to create a buzzing haven for pollinators 🌼Check your local council website to see what other species suit your area. For more garden tips, take our pledge and download the factsheet: invertebratesaustralia.org/n… #NoSpraySpring #NativePlants #Garden #ozpollinators
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A hairy friend spotted in backyard last season, I’m looking forward to more spider action (aka mosquito and fly control) as the weather continues to warm up #nosprayspring @invertsau 🕷️🍽️🦟
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Spiders are your garden's best friends!🕸️🕷️ They control pest populations naturally, so let them thrive among your plants. 🌱 You'll have less mites and other small critters - they benefit the whole ecosystem #Spiders #NaturalPestControl #GardenGuardians #NoSpraySpring #ozinverts
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Increase insect diversity by planting a variety of flowers, shrubs, and trees 🐞 This factsheet from @WheenBee is a great place to start for our native pollinators wheenbeefoundation.org.au/ou… #InsectDiversity #GardenTips #Biodiversity #NoSpraySpring #ozpollinators
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🐞 Did you know ladybirds eat some of the more problematic bugs, like aphids? Invite them into your garden to help keep plants pest-free! Sign the pledge to show your commitment to these #GardenHeroes invertebratesaustralia.org/n… #BeneficialInsects #Ladybirds #NoSpraySpring #ozinverts
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