I have a couple plants on my balcony and about half have these red things. I’ve been dealing with whiteflies, not sure if it’s related. Also found an Asian hiding in one of my bushes.
I mostly need to know if these are worth the hassle of getting rid of 😩
Every plant has drainage. I water depending on the need of the plant and the time of year. Outdoor, faces west and gets sun the majority of the day.
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Baby aphids? Can probably brush them off if they’re not covered. Or try to find some ladybugs haha
Oooo I love the game of is it an “assassin bug nymph” or “leaf footed nymph”
Is there milkweed nearby?
These look like leaf footed bug nymphs
https://preview.redd.it/pr3ogcqfmkwf1.jpeg?width=1179&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=d3dbc1a96fe106492496070995e746e43cb32250
= pest.
Thanks everyone who pointed me in the right direction! I had absolutely no starting point, and none of my friends experienced this pest before. Taking the guidance of old reddit posts, I decided to kill these mfs. Execution method, drowning in soapy water.
I’ll monitor my outdoor babies in the coming weeks just in case. I’ve actually seen adult leaf footed bugs on my window screens from time to time, but never did they have babies in my garden. First for everything I guess. Thanks yall!!
Sure looks like some bugs to me
An Asian hiding in your bushes? Definitely a friend, invite them over for dinner!