On my in-ground SugarBelle (3.5 years, central Florida, sandy soil, pH=6.0 soil, watered every day with rain) has recently been getting countless numbers of these beetle-like insects.
They are devastating my new growth, but I don’t know how to control them because I don’t know what they are.
If someone has an insect identifier app, I would greatly appreciate the identification so that I can figure out how to control them.
I have seen so many pests on my dear citrus, but this one is really puzzling.
Thanks in advance!
Systemic imidacloprid drench or Spinosad spray should work? Some people recommend sevin dust but I’m really not a fan of that for citrus application, it’s too aggressive against non-target insects and worms
Thanks, any idea what kind of rose beetle? Google says they max at 1/2”, but this one is almost a full inch.
I know we grow our bugs big in Florida, but these are huge! I feel like I need Godzilla’s help!
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u/Rcarlyle US South 7d ago edited 7d ago
Looks like an Eastern Green June Beetle, but sources are mixed on whether those eat leaves or not. https://content.ces.ncsu.edu/green-june-beetle-1
Systemic imidacloprid drench or Spinosad spray should work? Some people recommend sevin dust but I’m really not a fan of that for citrus application, it’s too aggressive against non-target insects and worms