Found these tiny white barrel-shaped things neatly lined up on the underside of a leaf. They look like a microscopic drum set. Should I be worried?

eggs are laid individually on thin hair-like stalks, so they look nothing like stink bug eggs. Squash bug eggs are often bronze or coppery and tucked along leaf veins. If your mystery objects are pale, barrel-shaped, and tightly grouped, stink bug is a strong possibility.

  1. What happens when they hatch

Stink bug eggs typically hatch in about 4 to 7 days in warm summer conditions, though cooler weather can stretch that timeline longer. Just before hatching, the eggs often darken or develop visible markings. After the nymphs emerge, the tops

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