These bugs are Citrus Bronze Orange Bugs which are one of the most common pests on citrus trees such as lemons, limes, oranges, etc in early summer. How to keep lemons fresh longer | How to grow orange tree from seed | growing lots of lemons | how to grow orange tree in a pot
They generally attack the young shoots of the tree. I have noticed that they are seen on the tree in morning and evening. These are slow moving bugs and they do not fly high and long distances. I have tried to figure out from where they come, but failed.
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I have tried to take their pictures from different angles. These bugs are very large, 25 mm long, slow moving stinking bugs. They have fat, thick, flat and soft bodies. They are dark bronze in colour with triangular back plate with a relatively small head.
Look at the picture of bronze orange citrus bug. They have a small hole at the side of the body between the middle and hind legs, which is the outlet of a stinky fluid which contains an oily and volatile component cimicine. They spray out a foul smelling liquid when disturbed that can irritate eyes and skin.
How To Get Rid Off Citrus Bronze Orange Bugs
You will see the citrus stink bugs in sun light or bright light. They are attracted to lights, so it is best to keep outdoor lights to a minimum during the evening and night, even you should close the windows or pull down window curtains to prevent light from reaching outside in your citrus tree area.I have seen them in early morning & late afternoon sitting on new shoots. They are usually in groups of up to 8 to 10 scattered on the tree, sitting two together. I actually removed them by hand using a long pliers.
I also took a big stick and knocked them down onto the ground. Then put them in water. I did this for one week, but they were still there. Continuing my battle against these bronze orange citrus bugs, I made a formula for organic pest oil for bronze orange bug And other lemon pests. I have tried a homemade pest oil spray (getting rid of citrus orange bug) with success. Homemade Pest oil spray
Note that brown orange citrus bugs are different than citrus and Asian long horned beetles, which can kill hardwood trees including citrus. Citrus leaf curling
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