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The Asparagus Beetle

The asparagus beetle, as its name suggests, is a pest that affects asparagus plants. This beetle is also known as the common asparagus beetle (Crioceris asparagi) and is sometimes mistaken for a closely related species of beetles called the spotted asparagus beetle.

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The Asparagus Beetle

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  1. The Asparagus Beetle Online Pest Control

  2. The Asparagus Beetle What Is The Asparagus Beetle The asparagus beetle, as its name suggests, is a pest that affects asparagus plants. This beetle is also known as the common asparagus beetle (Criocerisasparagi) and is sometimes mistaken for a closely related species of beetles called the spotted asparagus beetle.

  3. The Asparagus Beetle Frequented Areas of The Asparagus Beetle Asparagus beetles can frequently be found within home gardens. These plant-eating pests devour sections of the asparagus plant upon which they feed. Gardeners will most likely see the common asparagus beetle emerging from underneath old asparagus plants or any other form of organic debris during early spring. These insects will then begin feeding on the spears of asparagus plants.

  4. The Asparagus Beetle Frequented Areas of The Asparagus Beetle Asparagus beetles are common in many parts of the United States and North America in general. They are also known to affect gardens throughout the world where asparagus is grown.

  5. The Asparagus Beetle Identification – Physical Characteristics of Asparagus Beetles Once you’ve seen an asparagus beetle, you’ll be able to identify telltale physical characteristics that distinguish this beetle from all other beetles. The asparagus beetle has a body that is fairly oval in shape, measuring about ¼ inch in length. Its body is dark, almost bluish-black with six cream colored spots. These spots are distributed in pairs, two in each row.

  6. The Asparagus Beetle Identification – Physical Characteristics of Asparagus Beetles Their heads are also clearly visible, with a pair of antennae extending for a few millimeters. Most have a pattern of red surrounding the edges of their wing covers. Unlike adult asparagus beetles, their larvae look like worms with gray bodies and black heads. The eggs of these insects are dark brown in color.

  7. The Asparagus Beetle Special Characteristics Of The Asparagus Beetle A special characteristic of this beetle relates to their love of asparagus plants. Larvae will begin the feeding process on the fern of the plants and migrate across the spears, feeding as they go along. The beetles are known to cause serious damage when compared to similar pests like the spotted asparagus beetle.

  8. The Asparagus Beetle Removal Of The Asparagus Beetle If you’ve planted asparagus in your home garden, consider the many options available that will help protect your asparagus plants from asparagus beetles. This will involve physical, cultural, and biological control methods.

  9. The Asparagus Beetle Removal Of The Asparagus Beetle • Check plants regularly for signs of asparagus eggs, larvae, or adult beetles. In cases where eggs are present, crush them to prevent them from developing into larvae or adults. • This is necessary as the larvae and adult beetles result in the most damage to your asparagus plants.

  10. The Asparagus Beetle Removal Of The Asparagus Beetle • Handpick these insects from plants, especially if you notice the worm-like larvae crawling along fern, flower buds or the spear of the asparagus plant. • Place larvae and adult asparagus beetle in a pail containing soapy water. This will ensure the pests do not escape. • The soapy solution containing dishwashing liquid, for instance, is an effective DIY insecticide which you can also use to spray your asparagus plants.

  11. The Asparagus Beetle Removal Of The Asparagus Beetle • Brush plants gently with a small broom to remove the larvae. The pests at this stage will find it difficult to make their way back to the plant and will eventually die. • Employ proper sanitation practices within your home garden. This includes removing dead asparagus stems as adult asparagus beetle usually hide beneath this and other plant debris during the winter. • By removing leaf litter and other forms of plant debris, you’ll be able to reduce the number of pests that emerge during springtime.

  12. The Asparagus Beetle Removal Of The Asparagus Beetle • Introduce lady beetle larvae or parasitic wasps into your garden. • This means of biological control is effective as these insects consume or kill the eggs and larvae of asparagus beetles.

  13. The Asparagus Beetle Removal Of The Asparagus Beetle Chemical insecticides are also available for the control of asparagus beetles. However, these should be used only after consulting a professional pest management, as insecticides can have adverse effects on beneficial insects present in your garden.

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