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Gardening Know How Questions & Answers - https://questions.gardeningknowhow.comOur gardenia is covered with big black beetles. They have a smell similar to the gardenia but its offensive because it smells so strong. They come once a year. Will they damage the Bush and what are they? In the past I have removed them by hand but this year there are too many of them.
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1 Comment To "Garden is – black beetles"
#1 Comment By Downtoearthdigs On 10/23/2017 @ 8:45 pm
It sounds like this is Thrips. Thrips can overwinter in the plant debris so keep the area clean.
Neem Oil can be used to treat your plant.
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