Smart Ways to Control Leaf-Footed Bugs Organically "

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What are leaf-footed bugs?

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The flared leaf-shaped protrusions on the legs of leaf-footed bugs is tell-tale in their identification.

Spot the differences: leaf-footed bugs vs. assassin bugs

What plants do they target

Different species of leaf-footed bugs target different garden plants.

What plants they target

Tomatoes

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Okra

Carrot

 Hibiscus

Persimmon

Pomegranates

Artichoke

You can control leaf-footed bugs organically

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Beneficial insects

Letting beneficial insects like spiders live in your garden can help control leaf-footed bugs.

Companion plants

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For companion planting ideas, try any member of the umbellifer family, and allow plants to go to flower to increase their effectiveness.