Spotted three spotted lanternfly nymphs; offed all three. I left the carcasses about, like heads atop spikes in medieval times or Roman crucifixions, hoping they might be a warning to other nymphs to steer clear.
By the appearance of the successive two, though, perhaps this was not the most effective strategy. And then, one of the bodies disappeared, and my mind ran to zombie nymphs. But then I saw the ants attack - a feat of collaboration and coordination, slowly, but surely, they moved the many times larger carcass.
And, with that appetizing lead-in...
I also offed the invasive chickweed and shiso, too (yes, the shiso got ahead of me, way, way ahead - and what is a weed but an unwanted plant, growing misplaced, even if cultivated in other quarters), and turned them into lunch with pinched Vietnamese balm and mint, and some celery and walnuts, simply dressed in olive oil, apple cider vinegar, and lemon pepper. Gardening, fresh lunch preparation - the joys of working from home.
So I guess we all feasted on the invaders today. Gruesome vanquishment of the alien enemies.
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