Shield Bug
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Shield Bug
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Shield Bug
Intro & Fun Fact:
Flat, shield-shaped bugs that suck sap from fruit and pods.
Fun fact: Some emit a foul smell when disturbed (stink bugs)!
Why they exist:
- Fruiting crops and legumes
- Dense planting beds
- Warm, still environments
- Overripe produce
- Lack of predator insects
Prevention tips:
- Handpick bugs
- Use floating row covers
- Plant trap crops
- Attract predatory insects
Remove fallen fruit