Insect boring into my eggplant

[bpg00765]

There is some sort of insect boring into my eggplant. The plants are well established, about 18 inches high. Both have fruit developing. However with both plants, the fruit gets bored into as soon is it begins developing--one was eaten clear through. The leaves are chewed slightly but nothing significant. On the underside of 3 or 4 of the leaves it looks like an insect has laid eggs--their white with cotton-like fibers surrounding them. I've applied some bonide garden dust on the leaves which was suggested by the nursery near me.

Any feedback would be appreciated!

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[gardenbean]

Welcome to the Board

Looks like the Colorado Potato Bettle! They love tomatoes and espically eggplants (I know because they attempted to attack my too). As quick as you can, get Neem Oil and follow the directions. Neem Oil is excellent in killing them off. Best to get on top of this pesky problem right away as these critters can strip down a plant in no time!!