Viewing post #1275574 by petruske

Shadegardener said:Urban - it's always great if you can get the birds to do the JB work for you. To enhance the birds returning next year to help patrol, you can set up a suet feeder over winter in that area. The birds will get used to coming to that area for food. Also adding a birdbath during the warmer months will attract more birds as well.

We have problems with JB's on roses, beans, raspberries, and even on daylilies when the roses aren't blooming. Great idea (putting suet feeder over winter). We don't lack in bird activity because we feed them so much. We will have to try the suet feeder next to the area that needs patrol. Perhaps we need to feed the birds less during JB season. Sounds like a brilliant idea...hope it works for us!!!