Velutina eating machine

Lagniappe · 05-10-2007, 04:40 PM

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 · 05-10-2007, 05:50 PM

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 · 05-10-2007, 06:16 PM

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

Lagniappe · 06-27-2007, 07:01 PM

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 · 06-27-2007, 10:06 PM

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

xyzzy · 06-28-2007, 05:38 AM

Napalm might work.

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

05-10-2007, 04:40 PM	#1 (permalink)
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05-10-2007, 05:50 PM	#2 (permalink)
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05-10-2007, 06:16 PM	#3 (permalink)
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06-27-2007, 07:01 PM	#4 (permalink)
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