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(Audio 08/09/10) Louisiana gardeners often plant milkweed in their landscapes. The monarch butterfly, which migrates through Louisiana, can only lay its eggs on plants that are very closely related to milkweed. If you are interested in attracting monarch butterflies to your milkweed, do not apply any pesticides. Listen for more information on milkweed and monarch butterflies. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

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Resource Updated:
1/3/2011 1:32:07 PM