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BIOLOGY TECHNICAL NOTE NO. 01 APPENDIX 2 - Recommended Plants for Beneficial Insect Habitat

The following list includes species which are commercially available, not known to be invasive, likely adapted to cropland settings, and that have geographic occurrences within the state. The species selected should be based on the actual site conditions, the purpose, and the plant species known establishment and growth requirements. Use the USDA PLANTS database (http://plants.usda.gov/) to further refine the selection.

CAUTION: If you select other species, use caution to ensure that they are not invasive. Many references for creating beneficial insect habitat include garden variety species that are not appropriate for farm settings.

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