Cucumber beetles. What kills or deters them?

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BigB 420

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I've caught a few of these guys munching on my fan leaves. Little yellow ladybug looking guys. Their damage is minor so far.

I have neem and Spinosad on hand, will neem keep them away? Or should I pick up something else?

Thanks.
 
jessica d

jessica d

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i would kill manually but kill some and put them in a soapy bottle of water laying around. they can smell there bros :weed:
 
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BigB 420

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Thanks. Not sure if I can catch them but I'll try. So dead ones in a bottle will atract and trap more of them?
 
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BigB 420

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TWS said:
I seen one of those the other day thought it was a type of ladybug. thanks.
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I used to think the same but it turns out they eat little holes in leaves. They mostly like cucumbers and squash plants. I read that they're also carriers of some kind of wilt disease. Not sure if our plants can catch it or not. I haven't found much info on them.
 
jessica d

jessica d

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just when you are watering or around them. i find they stick out in the evening. the dead ones tell them danger with fragrances. same for any beetles.
 
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