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What are these black insects on my Rudbeckia (photos)

young codgeryoung codger Posts: 507
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Does anyone know what these black insects are on my Rudbeckia?

I spray the  plants and that's keeps the white aphids at  bay. These insects in the photo seem to just keep coming. It is the same every year.

If anyone knows what they are, what is  an effective way to eradicate. I even tried loads  of soap suds last  year, which helped, but very time-consuming applying by hand from a bucket. I find that  a sprayer is not good at applying suds.

Last edited: 20 June 2017 12:30:08

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  • MarlorenaMarlorena East AngliaPosts: 7,138

    There is no photo to see, but I suspect they're harmless pollen beetles, they fly in from the oilseed rape fields..

    Please don't harm them, there really is no need.. They're early this year but will disappear in a few weeks...

  • young codgeryoung codger Posts: 507

    Has anyone else had problems uploading photos to this site today. Is anyone aware of a technical issue?

  • Chrissy the gardenerChrissy the gardener Posts: 1,072

    I've uploaded photos today with no problem, maybe your photos are too big and you will need to make them smaller before you can upload.

  • Mary370Mary370 Limerick, Ireland Posts: 2,003

    I have found uploading photos to be extremely hit and miss on this site.

  • young codgeryoung codger Posts: 507

    I have never encountered a problem before. Has the method changed?

    I click on the camera symbol, and then select the photo on my device. Previously I would see the option on this site to upload the image, but I don't see this now. Any ideas why?

  • young codgeryoung codger Posts: 507

    Still trying to upload...image

    This is all that happens..??

    Last edited: 27 June 2017 17:09:47

  • nutcutletnutcutlet PeterboroughPosts: 26,877

    it worked OK for me but this is a very small image

    image

  • Paul CharnockPaul Charnock Posts: 123

    Check the image size. I had the same problem with a hi resolution (5000 x 3000 pixel) image earlier and when I resized it then it uploaded ok.

    They sound like pollen beetles to me too and they do no damage.

    Last edited: 27 June 2017 17:25:50

  • Papi JoPapi Jo Brittany, France Posts: 3,708

    @nutcutlet,

    I don't see no pollen beetles on your photo.image

    You are invited to a virtual visit of my garden (in English or in French).
  • Paul CharnockPaul Charnock Posts: 123

    Are these them? Close as I could get I'm afraid.

    image

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