Does anyone know what this bug is?

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Hundreds of these bugs have appeared in my yard. My Elephant Ears are covered with them. They suck the life right out of the plants. I have Sevin dusted and sprayed and they are still there. They have migrated to my tomatoes and roses.

Sheri Darnelle · Answer

Try garlic and water in spray bottle. I don't know what the bugs are, sorry, but lots of bugs don't like garlic

Lady Peace N Luv · Answer

not a clue, maybe try to call or visit your local ag extension service and ask them? http://agrilifeextension.tamu.edu/topics/lawngarden-2/ if garlic doesnt work, try DE http://www.motherearthnews.com/organic-gardening/how-to-use-diatomaceous-earth-zw0z1304zkin.aspx#axzz2jQUuhdva

The Garden Frog with C Renee · Answer

For right now until they are identified for you, I would make up some soapy water and give everything a good dousing. Most bugs such as Japanese Beetles will die in good old fashioned soapy water. Ivory is good but use anything to make it sudsy. Then rinse the plants and repeat if necessary if they reappear.

WilliamShreve · Answer

I think it is a stink bug. Google has a picture of his twin brother.

Victoria · Answer

thanks I'll check it out

Carolyn Jagielski · Answer

Could be an Aphid....I cld be wrong. I was infested with them this year. My grapes, apples, roses. They suck the sap from the leaves, apples and petals. I tried spraying with water and dusting, but nothing helped.

Sassy Townhouse Living · Answer

It looks like a stink bug - http://www.cirrusimage.com/bugs_stink_green.htm. If you google stink bugs...there are many varieties and that surely looks like one.

Victoria · Answer

thank you, you're right!

Andrea Fogleman · Answer

Stink bugs are terrible this year here in Ohio

Patricia W · Answer

They are causing major damage to the crops here in Oregon.

Thrift Diving · Answer

yep, they've been in Maryland for years now and they like to come in and hibernate in yor attic too. Creep but harmless. ick!

Joy Schwartz · Answer

They're in FL. and I have heard that the NE is also having an epidemic.

Delores Preece · Answer

It is a stink bug. We are infested with them this year. I have never seen so many in all my life.

Sherleen Z · Answer

Yes, they are stink bugs. Don't squish them. You will be sorry!

Pinky S · Answer

They are stink bugs and just pray they don'e get INTO your house. One year we had them living in our attic over the garage. We took the cars out and set off a bug bomb. Then we literally swpt up THOUSANDS of dead ones. They are horrible.

Linda Jung · Answer

They are stink beetles. I smash one you'll know why they are called that. Call a nursery and they can tell you what to use to get rid of your little stinkers.

Ann · Answer

Yes, it is a Stink Bug. We got a warning about them here in CA. Our agricuture is being threatened with them. According to Our literature, there is not much you Can do about them except pick them off one by one. What a bummer

Judy · Answer

We had some when I was growing up...flicked them into a metal coffee can with a bit of gas in it (along with the potato bugs), then the adults lit it. Maybe not the best way, but it worked, and got all us kids to help with the bug infestations!

Kim Merrett · Answer

My backyard in infested with them for the first time EVER. They are killing my squash plants and elephant ears. Going to try the soapy water treatment. I wonder why we got them for the first time this year after having a garden in our yard for many years.

Good luck!

Heather @ Daily DIY Life · Answer

Definitely a stink bug ... and they are BACK this year! Heebie Jeebies for me!

Becky · Answer

Pick one up then smell your fingers they won't hurt you...

Juliana Taper · Answer

And the door they give off when squished draws more of them to the area.

Kelly Clark · Answer

That is most definitely a stink bug!!

Peggy Whitmire · Answer

Stink bugs! Showed up at my house in South Carolina about 2-3 yrs.

Lulu · Answer

All i can say is EWWWWWWWWuuuuuuuuuu

Jim Bennett · Answer

Yup, Stink Bugs. Be careful. They call them that for a reason.

Bobbie · Answer

I lived in Lyman at that time and they showed up at our house too .  You couldn't hardly sit on the deck for that smell.  They got in the house I guess to winter and when one would come out, I could smell him in the room and the hunt was on.  Never did find anything to do away with them.  Sold our home in May.  Moved 2 hours south east and so far haven't had the problem here.

Pamela Robbins · Answer

They have always been called 'Stink Bugs,' in Tennessee! NM fits,doesn't it ?!!!

Lol

Pat · Answer

Also called Japanese Beetles which were thick this year....they eat plants. I am sure there is a difference but look the same as a stink bug to me.

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