As producers cut and bale alfalfa this summer, they should be on the lookout for blister beetles – not because they’ll cause major damage to the crop but because they can be deadly to horses.
Horses are very susceptible to blister beetle poisoning.
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Three-Striped Blister Beetle (top), Ash Gray Blister Beetle (middle) and Black Blister Beetle (bottom) are common in the Midwest.
Janelle is editor of the Tri-State Neighbor, covering South Dakota, southwestern Minnesota, northwestern Iowa and northeastern Nebraska. Reach her at jatyeo@tristateneighbor.com or follow on Twitter @JLNeighbor.
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