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Extension Entomology

ID to last week’s bug

–by Frannie Miller

 

Harlequin Bug – This is an image of a Harlequin Bug. It feeds on cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower and kale. They injure the plants by sucking the plant juices causing white stipples on the leaves. In small plantings, one good way to control them may be by hand picking the adults and crushing the egg masses. If you want to find out more information about their life cycle or controls consult the Harlequin Buy publication at: https://bookstore.ksre.ksu.edu/pubs/MF3135.pdf

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