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Expert: Jack DeAngelis - 11/2/2009


Question

bugs on tape
hi,  we found this roll of tape in my office on the desk- can you help us identify these bugs?

thanks!

Answer
Carey,

These are called aphids and they feed on plants. There are both winged aphids and wingless aphids and both are pictured. There must be a plant nearby that is infested or the tape was drawn over an infested plant where it picked up the aphids. Here's an article about aphids in general http://www.livingwithbugs.com/aphids.html and ways to control aphids if you find the infested plant.

Jack DeAngelis
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Jack DeAngelis

Expertise

I can answer questions about the control of pest insects, spiders, mites and related arthropods. These household pests include termites, carpenter ants, powderpost beetles, nuisance ants, bed bugs, cockroaches, fleas, wasps, and many others. I can also answer questions about using pesticides and other pest control tools such as baits and traps.

Experience

I am a retired university extension entomologist. I've taught and conducted research in urban and agricultural entomology. I've published over 70 extension publications, 20 research publications and several books about insects.

Education/Credentials
Ph.D. in Entomology

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