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jfleming Marshall, VA(Zone 7b) Jul 10, 2009

Can anyone identify this pest? They've invaded my gardens. Does anyone have a safe solution for getting rid of them?
Thanks!
J. Fleming

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suunto Sinks Grove, WV Jul 10, 2009

These are nymphs of the eastern boxelder bug, Boisea trivittata (Hemiptera/Heteroptera: Rhopalidae) - see http://davesgarden.com/guides/bf/go/614/. They primarily are nuisance pests, as they feed on the developing seeds of maples and ash trees, and should not damage anything in your garden. See http://tinyurl.com/nrlf5m for control recommendations.

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