Day: April 21, 2020

Our 2018-2019 Annual Report: #2 Hummingbirds as Partners, and Rodent Exclusion

Birds and Berries and Bugs, Oh My! (Above) Hummingbirds can capture insects out of thin air, a practice known as hummingbird hawking. We found that this carnivorous habit may actually be reducing SWD numbers in berry plantings. While growers consider the option of ‘employing’ these partners in IPM, gardeners and homeowners can also encourage hummingbird…Continue Reading Our 2018-2019 Annual Report: #2 Hummingbirds as Partners, and Rodent Exclusion