Pest of the Milkweed Plant by ladylake
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Had an infestation of these bugs on our milkweed plants. Can't spray/etc. because of chance of killing the butterflies or caterpillars, so had to catch each bug and squish it. Yucky job. (The Monarch butterfly feeds almost entirely on milkweed plants, so didn't want to lose them.)
Comments (8)
Byrdie
Ugh, what are those things? Yeah, sprays are nasty overkill most of the time, is there anything else around the bad bugs don't like but that won't hurt the pretty flutters? I know there are some natural pest repellants but not sure which would work in that case. Hope you don't lose your plants.
chrysaor
This is the "famous" but infame Oncopeltus, species unclear. You can spray rapeseed-oil directly on the nymphs and bugs, sparing the caterpillars. This is not poisenoues, but helps. At least: They normally do not kill the plants, but it wont look nice ...
ladylake
We will probably continue to squish them when we see them. LOL
chrysaor
As My Lady prefers! :) (Makes a bow. Corrects: poisenous, it is - surprise - greek)
ladylake
LOL
uncollared
Creepy
ladylake
LOL. I hate bugs. Thanks for looking.
Saby55
Cute but deadly insects for those plants.Big deal crushing them one by one👍🙋♂️
ladylake
Yes, get them one by one. Gives we retired people something to do. ;-)))))
APlusDesign
Wonder if there is anything else you can use to deter them. Lily beetles for example hate acidic soil so you can use coffee in the soil to reduce the numbers. If you can find out what kind of insect they are maybe you can find a weakness that won't hinder the plant or other bugs you want around. They do look very neat though too bad they are so destructive
ladylake
I guess if I have to choose between them and the butterflies....I choose the butterflies. :-) Thanks for looking.
MeInOhio
At least they're colorful Happy squishing. Nice photo!
ladylake
lol. Thanks for looking.