I have found that hives placed around any quantity of watermelons, squash or cantaloupe (I would guess this list could be expanded) will have significant problems with shb.
Gena I use the simple rule of thumb if crops or weeds grow well, so will SHB..... areas that go dormant a lot or need irragation are better for reducing beetles
Charles
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