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Bugs on raspberries

4 years ago

We have some sort of stinky bugs that look like small boxelder bug in our raspberries. My nephew had a few last year but this year is an infestation. They crawl around on the berries and leaves. As the berries ripen they feast on them and leave a horrid taste behind. We would like to know what they are and how to get rid of them.

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Jean
4 years ago
need pictures please
sautesmom Sacramento
4 years ago
Probably stink bugs, you could try diatomaceous earth.
Carla in Sac
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mrsmes
Original Author
4 years ago
mrsmes
Original Author
4 years ago
I did the best I could to get clear pictures of the bugs. It appears that we may have three kinds. Those long skinny ones are fast little creatures!
PRO
The Logician LLC
4 years ago
Top picture shows a beetle, possibly a weevil. The second picture has an insect too blurry to ID and what looks like a plant bug nymph. None of them are stink or shield bugs.

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