Milkweed bugs - Knowledgebase Question

Palm Harbor, Fl
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Question by krava2
February 8, 2011
How do I get rid of milkweed bugs that are killing my milkweed plants? I removed them by hand but these bugs are overrunning my butterfly garden. I do not want to use anything that might kill my butterflies.
Thank you.


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Answer from NGA
February 8, 2011
Since the Milkweed Bug is considered a beneficial, there is nothing recommended to control them. Anything you could use would also kill the butterfly larva that also feed on milkweed plants. Wish I had a solution for you!

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