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I found these on my tomato plant this morning. What are they please My garden is in Waller county along the Brazos. Thank youSandra Larson
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What are these bugs? #136700
Asked June 25, 2013, 11:54 AM EDT
I found these on my tomato plant this morning. What are they please My garden is in Waller county along the Brazos.
Thank you
Sandra Larson
Thank you
Sandra Larson
Waller County Texas
Expert Response
HOWDY!
Good picture! I first thought they were a kissing bug (from which you can get Chagas Disease from), but a friend (entomologist) helped me. He responded:
It is one of the true bugs but not in the family to which the kissing bug belongs. It is a plant feeder somewhat related to the stink bug group. I think it is in the same general group as the squash bug and is a plant feeder. I would use products labeled for the particular garden species listed for stink bugs.
That being the case - I will refer you to this website - http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/organic/files/2011/03/stinkbugs.pdf
Hope this helps. cd
Good picture! I first thought they were a kissing bug (from which you can get Chagas Disease from), but a friend (entomologist) helped me. He responded:
It is one of the true bugs but not in the family to which the kissing bug belongs. It is a plant feeder somewhat related to the stink bug group. I think it is in the same general group as the squash bug and is a plant feeder. I would use products labeled for the particular garden species listed for stink bugs.
That being the case - I will refer you to this website - http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/organic/files/2011/03/stinkbugs.pdf
Hope this helps. cd
