Bugs on Pomegranates

11 years ago

I have these bugs on my pomegranates that are sucking the juices out of them. They are mean looking things. They look like assassin bugs, but aren't. I read about them in Phoenix Magazine, but forgot the name of them. Something like a leaf footed bug. The juveniles are red and black and the mature ones are all black.

Every day, I blast them off with some water, but they can fly and they come right back. They are ruining by pomegranate crop.

How do you get rid of them (preferable without harsh pesticides)?

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tomatofreak
11 years ago
Sounds like you may have stinkbugs. Check out the images and see if one looks like yours.

Here is a link that might be useful: red and black stinkbugs
newtoucan
Original Author
11 years ago
No, they aren't stink bugs. They are leaf footed bugs. I looked it up and I think they are Leptoglossus clypealis. I need a cure. Please help.
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tomatofreak
11 years ago
Have you tried the age-old soapy water remedy? A jet spray followed by the soapy water might cause them to move on. Or, better yet, die.
newtoucan
Original Author
11 years ago
Ok, I tried Diatomaceous earth and it seems to be somewhat effective. Red juveniles are gone. The black adult ones can fly and there are a few hanging out so I did a second round of the DE. Will see if it works tomorrow. I was thinking go putting hosiery around the pomegranate fruit to see if that works.