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Tiny yellow bugs #284725

Asked October 14, 2015, 2:34 PM EDT

After sitting on my in laws porch for about an hour, I realized I had tiny yellow bugs crawling on me. Yuck!! What could they be??

Wayne County West Virginia

Expert Response

They look like aphids. These are small, soft-bodied insects that feed on plant fluids. Some natural predators of aphids include lady beetles and lacewings.

An Ask Extension Expert Replied October 19, 2015, 9:36 AM EDT

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Tiny yellow bugs #284725

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