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a kennedy

(29,705 posts) Wed Apr 10, 2024, 05:48 PM Apr 10

When does the Asian beetle infestation end?????

I have been catching and letting them go outside for weeks now, and am getting very tired of it. When does it end????

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When does the Asian beetle infestation end????? (Original Post) a kennedy Apr 10 OP

in spring, about the time spring gardens begin growing mike_c Apr 10 #1

Thanks, I swear I have picked up at least 100 of them and let them fly outside a kennedy Apr 11 #2

mike_c

(36,281 posts)

1. in spring, about the time spring gardens begin growing

Reply to a kennedy (Original post)

Wed Apr 10, 2024, 08:43 PM

Apr 10

I'm assuming you're asking about the introduced Asian ladybird beetle, Harmonia axyridis. They sometimes congregate indoors during winter, but there's little for them to eat until aphids show up outdoors in spring.

a kennedy

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2. Thanks, I swear I have picked up at least 100 of them and let them fly outside

Reply to mike_c (Reply #1)

Thu Apr 11, 2024, 08:42 AM

Apr 11

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I WANT THEM GONE.

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