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Around The Vineyard
Wasps feed on mealybugs and other
“bad” insects that can be harmful to the
vineyards. But as a side benefit, these
vineyards are seeing the return of other
inhabitants that had declined when nat-
ural habitat was removed.
“Conservation of butterflies is becom-
ing an issue because all species are
declining,” James said. “The habitat
has been taken away by agriculture.
This is a way of giving back. We’re
showing that an agricultural industry
can live alongside the natural ecology
Native plants grown alongside a Walla Walla and help preserve and conserve it.”
vineyard attract and sustain butterflies as well
as natural enemies of pests. This method of conservation may
be exclusive to Washington, since
steppe shrubbery in and around their vineyards. vineyards in this state already face fewer pests and
These native plants, such as desert buckwheat use fewer chemicals than vineyards in states like
shrubs, attract “good” insects like parasitic wasps, California.
James said. “We’re fortunate here to have the perfect place to
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