Joined: Thu Jun 10, 2004 11:18 am Posts: 1 Location: Texas Hill Country
Does anyone know how to get rid of Harlequin Bugs organically? They are on several of my plants including my Butterfly Bush. I don't want to spray it with anything that will alienate the butterflies.
Joined: Mon Mar 10, 2003 9:10 am Posts: 1260 Location: Carrollton,TEXAS
Harlequin bugs are pretty, but they can sure do some damage. You can spot spray with the Garrett Juice formula mixed with (per gallon of mixture) 2 ounces of orange oil. There are some plants that they are attracted to that you could add just to divert them. Here are a few: turnip greens, cabbage, mustard and radishes.
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