Can someone identify this bug for me? Just saw them this morning. Should I panic lol?
I have personally not seen them. I do have a bug scanning app though. So that’s about the best I got. Seems like they could be a problem.
Just my opinion milkweed assassin’s bug. I say this because I don’t see the spots on it’s back.
If it is it could be a good thing.
Sorro to say this. I change my answer to leaffooted bug. Needs to be eradicated.
Changed because I see the spots and the flared feet. Pick em and squish em. Then spray with something. Not sure what. I would do some searches and see what kills them. Not all insecticides kill all kinds of insects.
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Thank you for the info. I’ll see what I can use.
Yikes. Do you see them eating or laying? I saw on you-toob that the typical yellow sticky traps are effective on these, also neem oil-based pesticides.
What Is A Leaf Footed Bug and 7 Ways To Control Them
Googled this
Bugs known as Leaf Footed Bugs are members of the insect family Coreidae. They are medium-sized to large insects that eat a wide variety of garden plants, including ornamentals, fruiting vegetables, fruits, and nuts.
These insects (like mealybugs) feed using piercing, sucking mouthparts that allow them to feed on all parts of the plant. The adult bugs are especially drawn to the seeds.
Encourage natural predators, such as:
- Predatory Wasps – Braconid and Ichneumon
- Assassin Bugs
- Tachinid Flies
- Spiders
- Birds
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No they just sit there.
stationary targets?
Dust buster or Vacuum removal?
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I would try spraying with Captain Jack’s DeadBug.
Sticky traps is a good idea. Captain jacks may be a good idea
Not sure though if it is effective against them though.
Like I said not all pesticides are effective against all bugs.
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Squish them between your fingers
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