How Do You Control Lygus Bugs In The Garden?
Almost nothing beats the taste of a fresh strawberry picked straight from the garden. However, this fresh from the garden treat does not come without its hurdles. The lygus bug is one of these obstacles to harvesting fresh and healthy strawberries. To control lygus bugs in the garden, you must be patient and follow a few steps that most anyone can do. Keep the garden and the area near the garden free of weeds and dead or decaying plants. Weeds and decaying plants offer an excellent breeding ground for the lygus bugs, so to help control them, the garden and the area around it, must be clear of any waste plants and weeds. The best time to clear the property is in March and early April when the lygus bug is most likely to lay its eggs in the weeds or waste. Grow flowering plants in a separate area of the garden to distract from the strawberry plants. This control strategy can backfire if you do not monitor the flowering plants all year round. Without proper monitoring, the lygus bugs will
