Shed insect pests
#1
10-13-15, 07:31 PM
Shed insect pests
I've noticed a small dead trees in my back yard. This is my first summer in this home so I have no idea how long they've been that way. There are dead leaves on the trees so I want to say they recently died. Tearing away at the bark reveals a bunch of insects. I recently noticed these insects in my shed.
Should I cut down these trees and get rid of them or leave them be?
Should I be concerned about the shed? Any advice on getting rid of them?
Thanks in advance, pics below.
Should I cut down these trees and get rid of them or leave them be?
Should I be concerned about the shed? Any advice on getting rid of them?
Thanks in advance, pics below.
#2
10-13-15, 07:39 PM
Group Moderator
Welcome to the forums.
I moved your thread to the pest control area. Best to identify the type of insect before choosing a course of action. The PA bugman will stop by and offer help.
In the top picture...... that sort of large looking bug looks like a stink bug.
I moved your thread to the pest control area. Best to identify the type of insect before choosing a course of action. The PA bugman will stop by and offer help.
In the top picture...... that sort of large looking bug looks like a stink bug.
#3
10-13-15, 08:12 PM
Member
Look like pill bugs to me. If so, they are not considered bad pests. No worry about them in the shed.
#4
10-13-15, 08:42 PM
Group Moderator
#6
10-14-15, 06:34 AM
They are pill bugs/sow bugs. Harmless. They are opportunists in that they live in debris, loose bark, soft soil, under leaves, etc.
Sprinkling insecticide granules or spray in and around the shed will stop these guys. One thorough treatment should do it. I like the active ingredient: Bifenthrin
Winter will solve this problem until next year.
As far as the tree, bend/break some branches and see if they are springy or snap. That will give some insight.
Sprinkling insecticide granules or spray in and around the shed will stop these guys. One thorough treatment should do it. I like the active ingredient: Bifenthrin
Winter will solve this problem until next year.
As far as the tree, bend/break some branches and see if they are springy or snap. That will give some insight.
