I picked up a wasp with my fingers and

[NJCher]

18. with you 100% on that

I just finished Deer Resistant Plants of the Northeast (Clauson) which tells of plants that you put in your front yard and that deer don't want to eat.

I'm getting native plants into the school gardens I manage, too. I love seeing the place full of bees and butterflies--and wasps, too.

Thanks for those suggestions: I am going to check to see if they're available at my public library.