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Bees on Holly Berries: Beneficial Pollination Activity

Understanding Insect Activity on Fruiting Holly

A gardener has four berry-laden hollies covered with bees, wasps, yellow jackets, asking for control suggestions.

No Control Needed

Ed Gulliksen explains insects are pollinating—essential for next year's flowers and berries. If nuisance, wasp/hornet killer works but isn't recommended. This is beneficial ecological activity.

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