Identifying insects/bugs/beetles? - Page 2

BettyDiamond · #11 07-08-2009, 06:31 PM

Ox Beetle from Dominican Republic | What's That Bug?

Drake · #12 07-08-2009, 09:52 PM

In the DR they are known as a Cateron. Its favorite food is the heart of all palms. It can clear out a new coconut plantation in a short time. They have large larvae that chomp through the heart of mostly new palms, finishing then off. Though they are amazing creatures especially how such a large beetle can fly with its little wings, they are considered pests. If it was nt for them there would be many more palms on the island. I thought that there name in English was Rhinoceros beetle?

BettyDiamond · #13 07-20-2009, 03:18 PM

is anyone else getting strange insects climbing the wall...they only go about a foot above the floor and look like minute crabs

El_Uruguayo · #14 07-20-2009, 03:37 PM

Hmm, even if someone here knew what "crabs" looked like, I don't think you'd find anyone to admit to it. :P Perhaps some of the seasoned Sosua members could help you out!

BettyDiamond · #15 07-26-2009, 10:23 AM

it turned out that they were ticks - how can a house and garden become infested with ticks when I dont have a dog and how can they be irradicted when they hide in every crevice

I learnt they are related to spders and scorpions which doesnt make me feel any better

Drake · #16 07-26-2009, 10:48 AM

You should spray the whole area with insecticide. They are looking for mammals especially cats and dogs. If you do have any animals then treat them as well.

BettyDiamond · #17 07-26-2009, 11:47 AM

the area has been sprayed but im not sure he was very thorough - I spent an afternoon picking them out of the seams of the couch with a knitting needle

they(the fumigators) guarantee to come back if the house is not clear- but I ve had two nightmares about the walls crawling with them so far - why dont they just bugger off next door lol

Drake · #18 07-26-2009, 05:19 PM

Regular bug spray does them in. I once had an Alsatian dog that attracted all the bugs in the world. He had a nasty attack of Garapatas once and we were able to control them by zapping any that appeared until they disappeared. I would nt worry too much as they come in cycles and can be easily controlled.

jrhartley · #19 11-06-2009, 11:25 AM

spotted this lurking under and leaf and wondered what it turned into

reese_in_va · #20 11-06-2009, 06:30 PM

jr...
a garden muncher!
We have been lucky this year and haven't had hardly any green leave eating caterpillars. I found two that were all green.
The black ones can destroy a garden with-in a day of their eating habits.