What bug is this?
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Simple Grants
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ya I've seen these hanging out on my plants as well, mostly in the past two weeks. Ontario, Canada. They just seem to chill, but they look freak af!
RunningAmok
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Thanks man that was a relief. Yup it's a baby ladybug. I released over 3000 ladybugs this last 2 weeks so makes sense! Glad at least to see good bugs! But got another problem, found these bastards on my lower leaves on almost every plant. You have any idea what they are?
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dsmer
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Those look like aphids possibly. Also looks like an ant in there which makes sense as ants drink the “dew” aphids leave behind. Ladybugs luckily eat aphids
RunningAmok
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Thank god it's only aphids! I was completely freaking out today especially only about 2-3 weeks left till harvest!
dsmer
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Aphids can still do a bit of damage if left unchecked. They suck the juices from the leaves
RunningAmok
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Should I release more lady bugs or just start smashing them?
dsmer
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More ladybugs can’t hurt I guess but I would try to remove as many of them by hand is possible. I think even a small blast if water can remove them but I haven’t tried it