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By Rosie38

United Kingdom Gb

does anybody know what these little hard-back beetles are and how to get rid of them. They seem to be on most but not all flowers in the garden.



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They're pollen beetles, seems to be loads about this year, everyone's complaining - they don't do any harm, they're just eating the pollen, though I appreciate they do look a bit unsightly if they cover all the flowers. If you want to cut flowers for the house, do so and leave them somewhere dim with an open door - they'll fly away cos they're attracted to light.

15 Jul, 2010

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