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title: "I dodged a bullet. This beetle rode in on my dog’s fur. My white hair…"
description: "I dodged a bullet. This beetle rode in on my dog’s fur. My white hair dogs often get mulch and chunky bits tangled in the fur as they play outside. I…"
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community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Sunny"
published: "2025-02-05T13:39:49.310399Z"
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# I dodged a bullet. This beetle rode in on my dog’s fur. My white hair…

_Sunny님이 2025-02-05에 게시함_

I dodged a bullet. This beetle rode in on my dog’s fur. My white hair dogs often get mulch and chunky bits tangled in the fur as they play outside. I automatically pull off the debris after 14 years of living with my dogs. This piece fell to the floor and disappeared. Found it on my peel and stick wall paper sample.

An internet image search shows it’s a Flea Beetle. It’s one variety that is highly destructive to foliage and lays eggs in the soil and inside the trunk! They usually become active in spring. I suspect the above normal temperatures brought them out. Our temperatures have been 20°F above typical winter temperatures for over a week. It’s averaging 80°F temps here on he Texas coastal areas.

I disposed of it by tossing it near a spot where cardinals and sparrows often come to look for food. It’s near a frog resting place. 🐦‍⬛🐸🪲  
Nematodes and Neem oil in a 70% solution can get rid of them per google. Strong scented plants like mint, marigold, calendula and garlic deters them.

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## 13개의 댓글

### Alyssa님이 2025-02-05에 댓글을 남겼어요.

Phew, it could’ve wrecked havoc for sure! Here in NC we had a ton of the Japanese beetles, literally crunch crunch when you walk in the summer

#### Sunny님이 2025-02-05에 답변했습니다.

I would have to move. Bug shell gravel sounds awful. 😣

We have lots of kissing bugs, mosquitoes and crane flies that look like giant mosquitoes but are harmless.

#### Lynda님이 2025-02-05에 답변했습니다.

😖😖😖!

#### Alyssa님이 2025-02-05에 답변했습니다.

Oh yeah, definitely am moving soon. I know! I can’t deal with big bugs 🤢eeeks those sound pretty crazy too, you know your mosquitoes are huge when you actually feel the bite.

#### Lynda님이 2025-02-05에 답변했습니다.

Agreed! I will do ANYTHING to avoid being bitten by a mosquito, including moving! I not only feel the bite, but I live with it for weeks after…😩! I think I hear the desert calling my name…🌞! How about you?

#### Alyssa님이 2025-02-05에 답변했습니다.

Haha right? Even after soaking in deet they find a way through your clothes! Same! I thought I was the only one that got huge red welts after for weeks 😬 oh nice! Well I’m not a fan of heat either dry or humid lol, I visited the Pacific Northwest a few years back and the coastline stole my heart lol

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