Colorado Potato Beatles

Colorado Potato beatles have been spotted in the garden eating tomatillo plants!

I am attaching a link from the U of minnesota extension P
http://www.extension.umn.edu/garden/insects/find/colorado-potato-beetles/

Physical

Handpicking, especially in small gardens, can be effective. Drop adults and larvae in a pail filled with soapy water. Also remove or crush the yellowish orange eggs on the underside of leaves. New adult beetles can fly into gardens so be sure to check your potatoes regularly. Handpicking may be less practical in larger gardens.

Biological

There are few natural enemies of the Colorado potato beetle. Stink bugs and lady beetles will prey upon Colorado potato beetle eggs, and the fungus Beauveria bassiana will kill both larvae and adults. However, natural enemies will have little impact on overall Colorado potato beetle numbers.

Barbara

 

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