Subject: Strange bug
Geographic location of the bug: Beaufort, NC
Date: 05/29/2018
Time: 07:06 AM EDT
Your letter to the bugman: We have recently seen these bugs on a crepe murtle tree
How you want your letter signed: Curious
Barklice
Dear Curious,
These are benign Barklice, commonly called Tree Cattle. They will not harm your tree.
Thank you so. I hope for the quick reply. I had previously sent the same photos to our pest control company and they told me the bugs treehopping nymphs that should be eradicated (for a price of course). It would appear that they were wrong. I did look up about barklice and I know now that I should check the tree to see if it is healthy or not
Thanks again and what a great service this site does
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Location: Beaufort, North Carolina
