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Found a couple of these in my beans to-day, sorry no camera - no picture.The Southern Green Shield Bug, native to southern Europe, has the potential to be a serious pest to gardeners and farmers as it enjoys eating beans, alfalfa, soya beans, tomatoes, golden rod, amaranth, cucurbits and Viburnum amongst a further 300 possible food plants worldwide. Worryingly, damage is not immediately obvious, but shows up a few weeks after the insects have been and gone. Damage includes loss of blooms, leaves and distorted fruit.
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Have heard of this pest and the problems it is likely to cause us in the future. Have no idea what it looks like so maybe someone can come up with a photo or link as to what it looks like.
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Just found this. Fourth row down on right hand side.Shieldbugs - illustrated life stagesHistory teaches us that history teaches us nothing. - HegelComment
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I have a horrible feeling I have seen these in my garden recently.....might have to keep an eye out and squash them if any more turn up!If it ain't broke...fix it til it is!
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[QUOTE=w33blegurl;517638]I have a horrible feeling I have seen these in my garden recently.....might have to keep an eye out and squash them if any more turn up
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Not this year but we usually have lots of these abouit and yes they do really smell when they are squashed !Comment
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We do have a native variety, so just because you've seen something similar doesn't mean it's time to panic. I've been finding them on my raspberries for years, with little obvious damage. I would imagine it depends upon your location as to whether you really have the continental invaders or the more benign British ones.Originally posted by glut View PostLast edited by bluemoon; 20-08-2009, 05:39 PM.Into each life some rain must fall........but this is getting ridiculous.
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We have proper Shield bugs that look like shields. I will try to get pics. Haven't noticed and particular damage although we have some peaches that have been ravaged. The grapes (real ones) are constantly attacked by wasps amongst other insects.
Cannot say that I worry much except the Popoff Pracy - 'Mole Cricket' that is a pest with young plants.Comment
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I found something similar to one these sat on my heuchera in my garden last month.
I've heard that they can cause curcubits to grow funny shapes, then I noticed my pumpkin was looking rather an odd shape! Can you still eat fruit/veg affected by these?
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I'm sure I've seen some of these, some at least on nettles.
Strangely 2 of my courgette plants died mysteriously and a cucumber as well. Not that I'm blaming that on the bugs, but you never know
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Please ignore everything I say, I make it up as I go along, not only do I generally not believe what I write, I never remember it either.Comment
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Just found one of these on my french beans, I thought they were looking a bit ropey.
Any tips of dealing with them?"Orinoco was a fat lazy Womble"
Please ignore everything I say, I make it up as I go along, not only do I generally not believe what I write, I never remember it either.Comment
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WE have the common green shield bug and unless they are with you in overwhelming numbers then there isnt any need to deal with them, I have posted a picture of a baby in the wildlife gardening show us your wildlife picture thread a few days ago, the adult is similair except the dark coloured area is on its bum onlyComment
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