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What eats Halticotoma species?

9 years ago

What are the natural main predators to Halticotoma species? Specifically Halticotoma valida if that helps. I have a bad Halticotoma valida infestation, and I would like to place natural predators in my Yucca plants as biological control of Halticotoma valida.
Does anybody know?

And help would be very appreciated.

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rhizo_1 (North AL) zone 7
9 years ago
There are no predatory species that specialize in this insect. Naturally occurring predators would include mantids, assassin bugs, lizards, spiders...the usual gang that show up when there's a problem.

Have you tried insecticidal soap? I'd think that direct spot applications would be pretty effective, especially on the nymphs. Horticultural oil can be applied to the overwintering eggs for control, I would think.
treeguy123
Original Author
9 years ago
Thanks for the info, I have never used the soap or oil before, but I might try it sometime.
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