Thank you for the question. It sounds like this pest is a real nuisance. If you would like to bring an insect specimen into our office for us to identify, we could more accurately make recommendations for the pest involved. We are located on the corner of 2100 South and State Street in the South County Building, Room 1200. Our office hours are 8 to 5 Monday through Friday.
If the insect is a gnat or an aphid, the upcoming cold temperatures will take care of them. The deciduous trees, shrubs, and perennials are entering dormancy so if this insect is feeding on the leaves, the food source will soon be unavailable. You could try knocking the insect off the plant with a strong stream of water. Many pests die once they are removed from their food source.
You can also call our office at 801-468-3172. If the problem is intolerable, as a last resort, you may consider consulting a professional pest control company.
Hopefully, that will help. Thank you for consulting us a Utah State University Extension.
Sincerely,
JoDeane Condrat
Utah State University Extension
Horticultural Assistant
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