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I found these bugs all over my lirope this morning. Do you know what they are and do I need to do something about them?
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What is this bug? #875318
Asked June 30, 2024, 9:19 AM EDT
I found these bugs all over my lirope this morning. Do you know what they are and do I need to do something about them?
Kent County Delaware
Expert Response
Thank you for reaching out to Extension! This is an early adult stage of a box elder bug. They will eventually lose the black jacket look and turn mostly black with orange-amber edging. Generally speaking, they don’t cause much harm to plants. They are a nuisance when they are close to the home and might try to overwinter there. They tend to gather in large numbers. Here are some recommendations:https://ask2.extension.org/kb/faq.php?id=865848
If the liriope is close to your home, you need to take steps to prevent them attempting to gain entrance. Here is a great factsheet from Minnesota Extension:
If the liriope is close to your home, you need to take steps to prevent them attempting to gain entrance. Here is a great factsheet from Minnesota Extension: