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Leaf-footed Bug - Leptoglossus oppositus

Leaf-footed Bug - Leptoglossus oppositus
Fort Bragg, Cumberland County, North Carolina, USA
April 16, 2006

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Leaf-footed Bug - Leptoglossus oppositus Leaf-footed Bug - Leptoglossus oppositus

Invading my house
We've never seen this guy before around here (Cleveland, Ohio) and he is invading my house, we find them in the bedroom, kitchen, family room, about 2 or 3 a week. I've seen him outside too. I'm so glad I found him here and have a name finally! I still have no idea how to get them out of my house or how they are getting in. Loreen

 
I'm not sure
I am in MT now, and I just started seeing the adults here last week. I did notice that there are large numbers of dead ones in strange places in the barn or storage sheds. I'm not sure what is going on because I never noticed that behavior in North Carolina.

As far as getting rid of them.....I would just scoop them up and throw them outside. But if you are looking for a better answer than that....try reading "Tips for Control" at the bottom of this page.

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