Plant questions

Real questions from home gardeners, the kind people post with a worried photo, answered by GrowPls: what's likely going on, what to do about it, and when to worry.

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  What are the bright orange bugs on my hedge?

  Those bright orange insects are assassin bug nymphs, which are mostly helpful predators that eat other pests. They don’t need treatment; just avoid handling them, as they can give a painful bite if disturbed.

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  Are these orange long‑legged bugs on my plants good or bad?

  This looks like a young assassin bug, which is a beneficial predator that eats other garden pests. Leave it in the garden, but avoid handling it because it can give a painful bite if disturbed.

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