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Extension Entomology

Plant Bugs

–by Dr. Jeff Whitworth and Dr. Holly Schwarting

Plant bugs, i.e. tarnished and alfalfa plant bugs, are numerous in alfalfa fields and are causing concern.  However, they typically overwinter as adults in alfalfa without causing any damage and therefore should not be of concern.

tarnished-plant

alfalfa-plant-bug

 

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