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Unidentified bug problem

doushkajsdoushkajs Posts: 55
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Hi Everyone, lovely spell of good gardening weather just lately but...... there is always one isn't there.

In my shed i have got an invasion of bugs which i cannot identify or deal with. I have attached a pic in the hope someone will be able to help, i hope so.

There is nothing in the shed like plants, plant food or compost which i believe could be attracting them. Compost was in there but has since been used.

If someone does identify the bug could you also suggest a way to get rid of them, many thanks to all.
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  • Fran IOMFran IOM Posts: 2,872
    Can anyone identify this bug for @doushkajs?? Possibly similar to a cockroach?
  • doushkajsdoushkajs Posts: 55
    Hi pansyface, the bugs are no more than two millimerers long and plenty if them.
  • wild edgeswild edges Posts: 10,497
    The picture doesnt really give enough detail for an accurate ID. It could be one of the aphids, maybe bird cherry aphid? Bit odd if they're not near plants but they might have hatched out of something.
    If you can keep your head, while those around you are losing theirs, you may not have grasped the seriousness of the situation.
  • doushkajsdoushkajs Posts: 55
    I dont think this is the one pansyface. The key i believe is that it seems to "grasshopper" type back legs. 
  • doushkajsdoushkajs Posts: 55
    wild edges might be right. i had used all the stored compost so the bugs might have been in there. I have sprayed the shed with bug killer and wait to see uf they go.
  • doushkajsdoushkajs Posts: 55
    I do believe we have a winner there, well done.
  • doushkajsdoushkajs Posts: 55
    Now i will have to look it up for more info. Thanks for your search time pansyface. bril
  • doushkajsdoushkajs Posts: 55
    even stranger we dont have any oak trees near us but next time ill let em live. thanks again.
  • IgrowfromseedIgrowfromseed Posts: 284
    It looks like it might have a bit of turquoise. Could it be one of the many varieties of shield beetles?
  • wild edgeswild edges Posts: 10,497
    I'm still sticking to aphid. Black bean aphid or elder aphid also look possible. Look at the rear leg length and thickness of the 'thigh' section, no obvious wing cases, antennae structure, small eye size.

    If you can keep your head, while those around you are losing theirs, you may not have grasped the seriousness of the situation.
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