A Bug problem?
Now the problem is that i dont want them they are red and come in groups now ive tried most poisons and some chalky stuff and they still are here but in fewer numbers
Plz help
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Bummer about the bugs. There is not a lot you can do to treat for them from what I've read.
Here is what I found for treating your trees:
"Spraying or removing the seedbearing boxelder trees on which the bugs feed often is not a practical solution to the problem; the adult boxelder bugs can fly up to several blocks and boxelder trees are usually common. However, if your residence is fairly well isolated with no other female boxelder trees in the area, you may benefit by spraying or removing those trees on your property. Boxelder bugs do not live on male non-seedbearing boxelder trees. Keep in mind that boxelder bugs are not common every year.
You can identify a boxelder tree by its leaves (figure 2) and its unsymmetrical, ragged appearance. Boxelder seeds are also very characteristic (figure 3). They are winged seeds, similar to maple seeds. Boxelder seeds appear in small clusters on the tree. Although boxelder trees are often found growing naturally along lakes, streams, and in thickets, they are sometimes found as a landscape tree. They are a fast growing tree, reaching a height of about 30-50 feet." Link #2
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have to call the exterminator. only option so you don't harm the tree.
have to call the exterminator. only option so you don't harm the tree.
those are aphids and i bet you have seen ants along with them.ants overpower the aphids kill a few and make them slaves.try boric acid in powder form and sprinkle it on the tree branches. it will kill the ants and when they are gone the aphids will be free and will leave also.
either call a pro or buy some "ortho bug-b-gone" follow the directions and be persistant after you use the bug be gone switch to a different chemical so they cannot build an immuneity to any 1 product
For box elder bug on your plants, just spray the plants with a solution of diluted lemon joy(1oz per quart of tap water). Spray a few leaves first to be sure you won't damage the plant. To make Lemon Joy more effective add 1 drop of essential peppermint oil to the mixture.
I have always had good luck with spraying a strong solution of dish soap and water along the foundation of the house and around door frames and windows on the outside. keeps them from coming in the house. If you want them off your tree too, spray the soapy water solution on it was well. They are harmless bugs but very annoying! Hope this helps!