Bugs On Hosta Blooms

Question

I’m wondering what the small black bugs on my hosta blooms are? Some appear to have wings

Answer 1

Unfortunately, your photo did not come through. I am unable to see the insects in question. That might make it a little difficult to pin down. I can offer some suggestions, and you can compare some of them to what you are seeing. Some possible pests could be thrips, fungus gnats, and sometimes black aphids. All have wings and all will decimate your plants. Keep in mind that it could be one of many other insects as well.

I would make sure to wash off what you can with a hose, then treat with something like neem oil. It is natural from the neem tree, and will kill off any insects. I use concentrated azadirachtin. This is neem extract.

Here are some articles that will help:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/homemade-aphid-control.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/controlling-thrips.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/fungus-gnats.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/azadirachtin-vs-neem-oil.htm