Leaffooted Bug Problems - best method of control?

[bradflorida]

A huge amount of Leaffooted bugs have recently discovered my Barbados Cherry tree, and have gathered in clusters on each fruit.  Some of the bugs have also found their way to my Miracle Fruit. 

Two questions:

1.  Will neem oil or organic insect soap, applied regularly (every week or two) control them?  I'd like to avoid systemics.

2.  If my yard has these leaffooted bugs present, does that mean I'm likely to see similar infestations on my other trees too? (lychee, longan, jujube, jaboticaba, white sapote, avocado, persimmons, sapodilla, lemon, coconut, tomatoes?)

Thanks!

Brad

[Slopfog]

They're one of the toughest bugs around.  I find that they often occur along with stink bug infestations. Fortunately they're big.  For minor infestations I catch and kill them by hand. Some kinds are spooky though and fly off.

Neem and insect soap will NOT work on these guys.  The only thing I know of that actually works on them and stink bugs is Sevin dust.

In my yard, they seem to prefer certain pants over others, so I dont think thes any guarantee that they'll be showing up on other plants, but I'd keep my eyes peeled.

Good luck. I hate these bastards.

[Tropicalgrower89]

They're one of the toughest bugs around.  I find that they often occur along with stink bug infestations. Fortunately they're big.  For minor infestations I catch and kill them by hand. Some kinds are spooky though and fly off.

Neem and insect soap will NOT work on these guys.  The only thing I know of that actually works on them and stink bugs is Sevin dust.

In my yard, they seem to prefer certain pants over others, so I dont think thes any guarantee that they'll be showing up on other plants, but I'd keep my eyes peeled.

Good luck. I hate these bastards.

They have been eating my mamey and banana leaves. I've seen them on my passion fruit leaves. 

[strkpr00]

I hit them with liquid Sevin, usually at sundown because Sevin breaks down in sunlight pretty darn quick. 30 minutes or so.

[bradflorida]

After using Sevin, how long before another application is needed?

Brad