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My previously healthy Sweet William plants are being devoured by black beetles (NOT Japanese beetles). They are about 1/8-1/4 Inch in size. They...
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Beetles eating my dianthus #878817
Asked July 25, 2024, 9:17 PM EDT
My previously healthy Sweet William plants are being devoured by black beetles (NOT Japanese beetles). They are about 1/8-1/4 Inch in size. They are only eating the buds and flowers, not the leaves. Have never seen these before, although they do resemble the beetles that have eaten my clematis. Any advice to kill them/their offspring? Thanks.
Grand County Colorado
Expert Response
Hello!
I'm sorry about the delay in response. Do you have a photo of the beetles that you could share?
Cordially,
John
Hi there,
We're going to close this for now, but if you have some photos or more information you can share with us, just reply and we'll re-open this ticket!
Thanks,
John
