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rhedquist’s Question
We have recently been infested with beetles that are destroying a certain plant overnight. We live in Shelton, is there anything we can do. I have seen up to 18 beetles on one leaf and it looks like they are sucking the leaves dry.
Help!!!!
Loved your show today on KIRO by the way!
Rhonda
Posted by Rhonda Hedquist on August 17, 2013
Marianne's Response
Hi Rhonda - thanks for listening to the radio show, but I am not sure what type of beetle you have. Some beetles are very beneficial as they feed on slug eggs and other plant pests. Could you send me a photo or describe the beetle a bit? How big, what color and what type of plants are dying? Thanks - Marianne Binetti
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