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Finding this bug in my vegetable garden and wondering what it is; and if it is good or bad.

Cynthia Ferguson DeVaux Unregistered says:

I have these things everywhere. I removed tape from the air conditioner and they were lined all down that tape dead. I find them in my house. I have tried everything but nothing helps.

September 13th, 2021 at 1:25pm
Reggie Williams Unregistered says:

Unless you see extreme damage from spittle bugs, use an organic spray or ignor. Seven is nonselective and will kill polinators and predators of bad bugs.

June 29th, 2014 at 7:24am
Bobby Master Identifier says:

Spittle bug. In heavy populations they are damaging to Centipede and Zoysia lawns. I have seen damage to shrubbery so I would think they could become a vegetable garden pest as well. There may be organic formulations of insecticide that would help under heavy infestations. Use Sevin dust if needed.

June 20th, 2014 at 7:26pm

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