milkweed beetles
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Amy Connor
I have a ton of milkweed beetles roaming around my yard. There isn't any milkweed growing anywhere, so I don't know where they came from. I've been squishing the ones I see on the ground, but is there a better way to get rid of them?
This is the adult. I see these and the babies everywhere!
2 answers
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I suggest you follow the advice of the Missouri Botanical Garden: "Milkweed bugs do little damage and are only present for a short period of time. Just living with the insects may be the most prudent thing to do." For more, see: http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/gardens-gardening/your-garden/help-for-the-home-gardener/advice-tips-resources/pests-and-problems/insects/plant-bugs/milkweed-bugs.aspx
Douglas Hunt
on May 25, 2014
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I agree with Missouri Botanical Garden. If you really want to get rid of them in an eco-balanced organic way, mix a solution of water, epsom salts, baking soda, one drop of concentrated neem oil (neem oil in higher concentrations will burn plants in hot summer temps), one drop of organic liquid soap and cayenne pepper. This solution will deter insects as well as "critters". Do not use more than one drop of neem oil or one drop of organic liquid soap. I cannot emphasize this enough. For more Eco-balanced organic solutions and landscaping, visit my blog and FB page: http://2dpeacefulvalleyboutique9.blogspot.com /www.facebook.com/dpvbw
Denise Hacker Woody
on Jul 17, 2014
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