This is the first year that I really noticed the Milkweed Bug. I found these bugs hanging out on the mosquito netting on one of the vegetable beds.
Features: Milkweed bugs have a black wings with a red/orange x shape. Also, they have black antennas and reach up to 3/4 inch.
Damage:  Unless you get a large infestation of milkweed bugs, they will not cause too many issues. They will focus their energy on the milkweed seeds to keep milkweed plants from spreading.
Eggs:Â The eggs are bright orange.
Control Measures:  For the most part, milkweed bugs are not a problem. If they become an issue, then I would suggest hand picking them and placing them in a plastic bag or container filled with water or dish detergent. Don’t use pesticides because you don’t want to harm the monarch butterflies and other beneficial insects.
Wow it has been a long time since we discussed other insects! The last insect was bean leaf beetles.
If I have just a few bean leaf beetles, I will try to catch and kill them by placing them in a plastic bag or container filled with water and dish detergent.
