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Red and black beetle damaged spearmint plants #752378
Asked May 26, 2021, 5:13 PM EDT
Hennepin County Minnesota
Expert Response
The insect in your photo is a four-lined plant bug nymph. They are the stage that feed on herbs. Removal of the nymphs from the plants is the least invasive method of control. Below is a link that gives information on the insect as well as control measures.
https://extension.umn.edu/yard-and-garden-insects/four-lined-plant-bugs
4701 West 110th St.
Bloomington MN 55437
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Red and black beetle damaged spearmint plants
What is this beetle? It probably destroyed most of my spearmint last year but I could never find the insect.Ask Extension offers one-to-one expert answers from Cooperative Extension/University staff and volunteers within participating Land-Grant institutions across the United States.
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