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US: Growers should be on the lookout for Bagrada bug

Bagrada bug has an interesting scientific name - Bagrada hilaris. This bug is native to Africa and the genus probably represents the ancient Bagradas River in North Africa. Species name ‘hilaris’ means cheerful, merry or joyful in Latin. Although such feelings are not associated with this pest considering its damage to cole crops in agricultural fields and home gardens, it probably refers to the pretty color pattern of the insect. As the spring season approaches, yellow patches of wild mustard brighten the landscapes and blooms of alyssum whiten the gardens. Both are favorite hosts of the invasive Bagrada bug which has moved as far up as Monterey County. Growers and gardeners should be on the lookout for the Bagrada bug which mainly feeds on cole crops and other hosts such as alyssum and wild mustard.