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What bug is this? We have lots of them on our hops and we are in Beaverton, OR.
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What bug is this? #753981
Asked June 04, 2021, 12:58 PM EDT
What bug is this? We have lots of them on our hops and we are in Beaverton, OR.
Washington County Oregon
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Sean,
Lucky you! That's a young lady beetle, a voracious enemy of aphids.
So, also look carefully for hop aphids, perhaps on the backs of leaves or inside curled leaves.
A harsh water spray will blast off the aphids, repeating as needed. Or use direct hits of commercial insecticidal soap, being careful to avoid the ladybugs as much as possible.
Lucky you! That's a young lady beetle, a voracious enemy of aphids.
So, also look carefully for hop aphids, perhaps on the backs of leaves or inside curled leaves.
A harsh water spray will blast off the aphids, repeating as needed. Or use direct hits of commercial insecticidal soap, being careful to avoid the ladybugs as much as possible.
See "Growing Hops in the Home Garden" (click here)
Thank you so much Jean!
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Subject: Re: What bug is this? (#0023912)
Sean,
You might also like to review these free publications:
- "Pocket Guide to Common Natural Enemies..." - (https://catalog.extension.oregonstate.edu/sites/catalog/files/project/pdf/ec1613.pdf)
- "Encouraging Beneficial Insects in Your Garden" - (https://catalog.extension.oregonstate.edu/sites/catalog/files/project/pdf/pnw550.pdf)
