Monarch Butterflies Migration and how we can help them

Want to help monarchs? If you live in the U.S., plant milkweed. It’s where the butterflies lay their eggs, and it’s the only food their newly born caterpillars will eat. Milkweed has been virtually eradicated on agricultural land because of genetically modified corn and soybean crops. Common milkweed, swamp milkweed, and butterfly milkweed are all native to the Midwest and are excellent choices for monarchs. While planting milkweed can be beneficial for attracting monarch butterflies and other pollinators, it's crucial to be aware that milkweed is toxic to animals, including cattle, horses, sheep, goats and poultry dogs, cats, and horses. If you have pets/Farm animals, consider planting milkweed in a way that prevents them from accessing it, or choose a different, non-toxic plant to attract pollinators. Here are some Alternative plants to attract pollinators To attract pollinators, consider planting a variety of flowers that bloom at different times of the year, including native plants, herbs, and flowers with bright colors, open centers, and mild scents. Some excellent choices include sunflowers, bee balm, goldenrod, milkweed, coneflowers, and herbs like lavender, basil, and borage. Planting in clumps and providing water sources also encourages pollinators. These butterflies can be purchased from a butterfly farm in your state and released within the same state. USDA permits are not required to ship indigenous butterflies inside the state lines where they occur naturally. You can purchase Monarch Caterpillars and eggs from Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Nature-Gift-Store-Live-Butterfly/dp/B00ISJ6Y82/ref=asc_df_B00ISJ6Y82?tag=bingshoppinga-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=79920806881131&hvnetw=o&hvqmt=e&hvbmt=be&hvdev=c&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=&hvtargid=pla-4583520385836459&th=1 How to care for Monarch Caterpillars and butterflies Milkweed! Everything you need to know to find/identify plus little-known remarkable historical uses! I hope that you have enjoyed reading my blog on Monarch Butterflies. If I inspired even one person to plant either Milkweed or Pollinator attracting plants, then I have made a difference. Thanks for reading! Hope to see you soon.