Tag: assassin bug

Assassin Bugs – Beneficial Predator

by Ed Thralls
October 26, 2017

Less than 1% of all insects are considered as harmful insects. This beneficial insect was found crawling through the cilantro plant this morning. Perhaps the flowers that attract other insects may have brought this bug here to find a meal. ... READ MORE

Category: Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes
Tags: Assassin Bug, Beneficial Insect

Q: I have found these insects on some of my plants and one of them bit me. Is it poisonous?

by BLOGS.IFAS
June 23, 2017

A: The insect you brought me is an assassin bug and although his name sounds menacing he is beneficial to man because he hunts insects that cause tremendous damage to our plants. We called these types of insects predators, which are organisms ... READ MORE

Category: Home Landscapes
Tags: Assassin Bug

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