tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-299163504732118426.post1238561423076614807..comments2023-11-07T00:37:19.364-08:00Comments on Mentaljudo: BUZZ OFF........................or maybe.....................BUZZ ON.Jacqueshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15958687549209845350noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-299163504732118426.post-73895226095634622652010-06-22T08:05:20.819-07:002010-06-22T08:05:20.819-07:00Why does an insect choose a stressed tree for a ho...Why does an insect choose a stressed tree for a host rather than a vibrant healthy tree?<br /><br />Hmmm and I thought it was the insect causing the leaf damage not compromised<br /> health tree being sought out by insect.<br /><br />Ah yes! In the mountains of San Bernardino the plight of the pines by bore bettles was exasperated by drought. Yet, it was the drought that made the trees attractive for the insects. Makes sense . So then (I think I am about to answer my own question) insects seek out distressed trees because those trees haven't the defenses that a healthy tree would have. <br /><br />I do believe that I will gather manure for my new fruit trees and make cetrain that the trees are well hydrated rather than buying the "cides" (pest,fungal,etc) to spray after the leaves are affected.<br /><br />Correct?<br /><br /><br />Wow....thank-you for all the information. Good brain exercise. <br /><br />Health tip! If one were to read your site on a daily basis then it could very well offset the effects of and possibly the developement of dementia and Alzheimers .Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08870616696327809043noreply@blogger.com