I have a swarm of little brown/almost black bugs that resembles ladybugs of beetles I am not sure what it is.
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Walter Reeves on Oct 16, 2011I don't need a photo to tell you what you have. They are kudzu bugs....and the problem will only get worse as time goes on. http://www.walterreeves.com/gardening-q-and-a/kudzu-bug-identification/Helpful Reply
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Pam D on Oct 17, 2011we have the same insects in grant park - downtown atlanta!Helpful Reply
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Patsy W on Oct 17, 2011Just saw a story on 11Alive...they are Kudzu Bugs [as Walter said]...pray for colder weather!Helpful Reply
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Danica B on Oct 17, 2011Are they also known as Japanese beetles?Helpful Reply
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Pam D on Oct 18, 2011no, they are not japanese beetles.Helpful Reply
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Woodbridge Environmental Tiptophouse.com on Oct 18, 2011Were getting swarmed by stink bugs in NJ area. I have been out spraying yards all over the place. its amazing how these things get into homes.Helpful Reply
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Danica B on Oct 19, 2011Thanx Pam D! My neighbor told me they were, so I purchased something the other day to kill them that was specifically for Japanese beetles! Sigh....Helpful Reply
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Theresa W on Oct 19, 2011They always come this time of year to get warm. ya I hate them..We get stink bugs too. All bug where brought here from China, Japan, Korea and TaiwanHelpful Reply
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Harold M on Oct 19, 2011Here in Western NC we call them brown ladybugs or stinkbugs. Hope for a cold winter?Helpful Reply
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Peace Painting Co., Inc. on Oct 19, 2011This is the first year I've noticed them. There was one in my customers hair yesterday and I could not ID it. Thanks Walter.Helpful Reply
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Woodbridge Environmental Tiptophouse.com on Oct 20, 2011Harold, the cold weather did nothing to kill them off in our area. Last year we had lots as well, and our winter in the Jersey area was pretty cold as we had snow for several months on the ground when normally it snows and within a week its gone. Not sure why such a big amount as of late. Most likely because of spraying to kill off some other sort of bug that may have been keeping them in check?Helpful Reply
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Shane Tallant on Oct 20, 2011It sounds to me like Kudzu (spelling) bugs. We had them here in Nashville during the summer. They were all over some of our plants and tress. The concerning thing is that I believe they find the nearest wall, structure, crack to hibernate or live during the cold months. Make sure all of your seams are sealed to keep them from getting inside the nearest structure. GOOD LUCK!Helpful Reply
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Its Really Concrete, Inc. on Oct 20, 2011they do stink when you crush 'emHelpful Reply
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Patsy W on Oct 20, 2011Univ of Ga is looking at an Asian Wasp that likes to eat the bugs [they don't harm humans] but studies are still a couple of years away.Helpful Reply
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Lynn M on Oct 20, 2011Sounds like "stink bugs" to me.Helpful Reply
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Chad G on Oct 20, 2011Actually the wasps will be introduced next year but it will take several years for them to help. We will still have them. Can't completely eliminate them.Helpful Reply
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Woodbridge Environmental Tiptophouse.com on Oct 20, 2011Great one more bug I will be sent out to kill. Now we will have stinky wasps as well. As you know you are what you eat! lolHelpful Reply
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Chad G on Oct 20, 2011The wasps will not harm humans. They are only attracted to the eggs of the "kudzu" beetlesHelpful Reply
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Shawn E on Oct 20, 2011they are called kudzu bugs,bean plataspid,lablab bugs or globulat stink bugHelpful Reply
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