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This plant hedge is attracting a lot of Bluebottles

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    #2
    vicwatson
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    Is that a hebe


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    ytpe2r5bxkn0c1
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    Bluebottles aren't attracted to Hebe. Is there anything in or under the shrub that may attract them.


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    torrevieja
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    no absolutely nothing unless it some cat spraying?


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    looksee
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    There may have been something, a dead bird or mouse for example, and the bluebottles are hatching.


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    Chuchote
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    If it's in blossom, maybe it's the nectar? Doesn't look as if it is from your picture

    76ePt

    Otherwise, I'd be inclined to look closer and see if you can find something rotted in there.


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    torrevieja
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    I can't see anything its not attracting bees


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    Chuchote
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    Mr Google seems to think the main plant that attracts flies is euonymous.


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    torrevieja
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    I took out the small hedge no more blue bottles :rolleyes:


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