Insects

I’ve got these small black hard shell bugs on my plants, very similar looking to the ladybug. Can you tell me what they are?

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#1 Comment By Nikki On 10/02/2012 @ 8:42 am

If they have a hard outer shell, it could actually be scale bugs. Here is an article that you may find helpful: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/scale-bug-how-to-control-plant-scale.htm ^[1]

Neem oil is an effective treatment for these pests: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htm ^[2]

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