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Old 13-04-2004, 05:08 PM
Betsy
 
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Default Sunflowers and Insects

You are not seeing fleas, because you can't see them unless you have a huge
infestation. Fleas move fast and are hardly ever visible unless on their
host (dog, cat). Even then you have to go searching & be quick.

They may be some other kind of small bug, gnat, etc.

The white fuzz may be spider mites.

I have sunflowers just outside my kitchen too. They are lovely, and I have
no bugs. They do attract beautiful finches. I recommend them!

"Kylan Swank" wrote in message
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Hello all,

My mother-in-law plated sunflowers outside of our kitchen. Even

though
they are a nice looking plant, my wife and I have a problem with them.

For
the last week or two, when they really started blooming, we have seen

fleas
in our kitchen. They are real small, but they are all over the counters.
Does this sound like something that was caused by the sunflowers, or is it
just coincidence.

Another thing is the leaves seem to have a white fuzz on them. The

fuzz
looks like white spots on the leaves.

I really don't know much about gardening, but am looking into learning
some stuff.

Thank you all for your time.

Kyle