Lagniappe

This crazy fuzzy beetle has been chompin on my M. Velutinas and leaves all the other naners alone. Anyone familiar with these ? Any advice on control .
I try not to use pesticides because of all the frogs , lizards , skinks, geko .....
The soap has no efect on this bruiser.

bigdog

Here's a remedy I recommend for this little bug: Place between forefinger and thumb and apply pressure until you hear an audible squishing sound, and feel the exoskeleton being crushed. Another good method: Place said bug on a hard surface (driveway, sidewalk, etc.), and using one of your feet with appropriate footwear, stomp it with force. Repeat as necessary. Hope this helps!

the flying dutchman

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Before entering the house clear the underside of your shoes. Or for method 1 wash your hands properly.

Lagniappe

Thanks you guys, I meant to ask what means I could use to keep populations down without using a lot of pesticides . Fortunately , this was the only one and your method worked like a charm .

The thing is ,and I know its probably just a coincidence , this was the only Velutina that bloomed for me . This one out of a zillion Velutinas ! If you look in my pic you can still see the damaged leaf edges left by this crazy , fuzzy monster .

Now , I'm not saying that fuzzy beetle saliva is a bloom catalyst . I just mean that there is a lot out there that we don't understand yet and I'm gettin more beetles .

MediaHound

May I suggest a blowtorch, of the Propane or MAPP variety.

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xyzzy

Napalm might work.

Are M Veluntina particularly tasty to insects, because one of mine got badly chewed by green crickets year before last?

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