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Blister beetle? #875949
Asked July 04, 2024, 4:50 PM EDT
Are these blister beetles? Our fields and backyard is infested with them everywhere. Bennett co.
Arapahoe County Colorado
Expert Response
Hi Michelle,
From what I can see in the photograph, yes, that is a blister beetle--they are showing up in high numbers across the Front Range. Typically they do not persist for long--only a week or two before the aggregations will move along to other areas. Often there's no need for any action other than to wait. Exclusion, hand-picking into soapy water (while wearing gloves), and some insecticide options are available as control measures for particularly valuable plants.
Cordially,
John