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Asparagus Beetles Two species of the Asparagus Beetle exist; the Common Asparagus Beetle & the Spotted Asparagus Beetle. Both species are found throughout North America, but the spotted asparagus beetle inhabits only areas east of the Mississippi River. During the winter, these beetles live under old plants and similar debris that provide shelter from the cold. While asparagus beetles can be difficult to eliminate, using a product such as Safer® Brand Tomato and Vegetable Insect Killer rid your garden of them quickly. | | Symptoms of Asparagus Beetle Damage Since they eat the shoots of the young, green asparagus plants and also chomp on the leaves, you will likely find holes in the leaves and plant structure. The damage to the plant tissue will cause the tissue to take on a brownish color. Tips of the buds on the plants may turn brown as well. In addition, the plant will not look healthy, appearing almost shrunken and shriveled when it has been devastated by the beetles. Results of Asparagus Damage Infestation Since both species of the asparagus beetle infiltrate the asparagus plant for food and for laying their eggs, they can be quite destructive to the plant. The asparagus plant's growth will be stunted. The plants will not be healthy and will not produce good crops. With the quality of the crop diminished, they will not be able to be sold on the market. Images courtesy of Entomology & Plant Pathology, Oklahoma State Univerity
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