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Insect beneficial or harmful? #741403

Asked March 29, 2021, 2:08 PM EDT

I have this insect everywhere in our yard. It flies and gets on your clothing and hair when outside in the garden. How do I treat it? Good or bad?

Harris County Texas

Expert Response

It looks like a tarnished plant bug. Here is some additional information. https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/pdffiles/IN/IN51300.pdf

Thanks for the question.

Paul Winski Replied March 30, 2021, 9:57 AM EDT

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Insect beneficial or harmful? #741403

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