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Bug ID Please

15 years ago

I see log of these colorful bugs on the hard radish plants. I did not pick them think they may good solder bugs nymphs, but now they are damaging plants... are they good or bad? I am fine with little damage to harsh radish initially but if they help me removing small pests later? here are some pics for identification;

Thank you -Chandra

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PunkinHeadJones
15 years ago
stink bug family
helenh
15 years ago
harlequin bugs were on my radishes that were going to seed

Here is a link that might be useful: harlequin bugs
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biradarcm
Original Author
15 years ago
Thank you for the bug ID. First time they appeared in our garden like squash bugs last year. I need to find each one else will have similar problem we surfaced with sting bugs. I seared little bit on their control, looks like hand picking is best organic and efficient method. However their are other methods to control them show in the link below.

Here is a link that might be useful: Harlequin Bugs Control Options

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