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Anybody know what this bug is that's eating my greens?
These bugs are devouring my lettuce and arugula. Do any of you know what it is and how to get rid of them?
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10-20-2019, 09:03 AM
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how big is that?
bit fuzzy, how do they look from up top? Do they fly? looks somewhat like a flea beetle, but not sure try this, it has a db that let's you narrow it down on shape , and search by state https://www.insectidentification.org/bugfinder-start.asp
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10-20-2019, 09:21 AM
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It's about 2 inches long, not fuzzy, never seen them fly, and they move slow, although the slow movement may be because it's @ 50 degrees. The top looks just like the side.
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Well, I'm sure Demon WP would kill the bugs, but I'm not sure about using it on food.
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I think he was saying the picture is a bit fuzzy.
Back the camera up a little and take another picture, I think you're too close for the minimum focus distance of the lens.
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10-20-2019, 09:56 AM
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Check this out
https://www.insectidentification.org/insect-description.asp?identification=American-Oil-Beetle
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10-20-2019, 11:39 AM
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that link was pretty good, just had to enter type of beetle profile
black connecticut , and that came up looks like an annoying little thing https://www.gardeningchannel.com/how-to-fight-blister-beetles/
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How to kill?
Pick a video here ny moving your mouse. Be aware these are toxic little rascals. Their oil can cause blisters on human skin. Anyway, I like the trick of dropping them in a pan full of soapy water. Wear gloves while on the hunt. If you county has an extension department, might give them a ring.
https://video.search.yahoo.com/search/video;_ylt=Awr9Jnh_0qxdxAwAD.1XNyoA;_ylu=X3oDMTByN WU4cGh1BGNvbG8DZ3ExBHBvcwMxBHZ0aWQDBHNlYwNzYw--?p=how+to+kill+american+oil+beetle&fr=yfp-t-s
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The chemical blister beetles secrete is used to remove warts
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Eats our food and give us blisters? I have nothing against nature, but nuke the little bastage.
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