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Spotted bug #875825

Asked July 03, 2024, 2:24 PM EDT

I like to know what i need to do about the spotted red bug i got them in my garden somebody told me to kill them

Baltimore County Maryland

Expert Response

We are assuming it is a Spotted Lanternfly nymph (juvenile). You can compare what you have with the photos on the link. Pesticide sprays are not needed or recommended, and since they jump readily, they will also not work very well since they will not come into contact with much of the spray residues.

They are very abundant in much of the state now but it is showing that areas where there were initially high populations have since declined. Since they are so abundant we don't recommend you try to kill them since more will just appear. Any pesticide you would need to use will be harmful to our beneficial insects. You can learn more about this insect on the linked page.

Emily

Answered by the Home and Garden Information Center (HGIC), University of Maryland Extension. For timely gardening information and tips, subscribe to our Maryland Grows blog and quarterly newsletter. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Replied July 03, 2024, 3:39 PM EDT

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