Aphids are tiny insects that can damage plants by piercing and sucking juice from them, as well as by transmitting viruses. Aphid control is important because if you act early enough, your plants will be able to recover. [Read the rest of this article...] If you've ever had armyworm problems, you know that these insects have large appetites. Protect your plants from armyworms to avoid considerable damage. Young corn and small vegetable plants are particularly vulnerable. [Read the rest of this article...] Watch for asparagus beetles in the spring when they appear on new asparagus stalks and lay eggs. Control asparagus beetles at the first sign, and make sure to clean up your garden at the end of each season to prevent new infestations. [Read the rest of this article...] Cabbage looper and cabbageworm caterpillars chew the leaves of crops such as broccoli, cabbage, collards, and kale. Guard your plants before these caterpillars strike, or use these techniques to get rid of cabbage loopers that are already present. [Read the rest of this article...] A Colorado potato beetle infestation can ravage eggplants, tomatoes, peppers, and especially potatoes. These potato beetles can weaken your plants unless you control them quickly. [Read the rest of this article...] If you've ever shucked an ear of corn only to be met with a corn earworm, you know that these caterpillars can be a nuisance. The only way to stop them is to kill them before they enter your corn, tomatoes, beans, or other crops. [Read the rest of this article...] Often more damaging than cucumber beetles themselves are the diseases they can transmit to your healthy cucumber, squash, melons, and other crops. A serious attack can put the entire root system in jeopardy. [Read the rest of this article...] Soft, fat cutworms come in several varieties that can each chew through your vegetable plants. Stop cut worms by protecting your plants before these caterpillars hurt your harvest. [Read the rest of this article...] You'll know European corn borers are present if you notice broken stalks or tassels or sawdust castings outside of entry holes. These caterpillars bore through corn stalks and you can only prevent, not kill them. [Read the rest of this article...] These tiny, jumping beetles are as much of a nuisance as their namesake. To control pesky flea beetles, spray at the first sign of them. [Read the rest of this article...] If you spot a brightly colored Harlequin bug, take action quickly because these pests can multiply rapidly. They are especially fond of cabbage and its relatives. [Read the rest of this article...] Hungry hornworms can quickly devour an entire tomato plant, so know what to look for and how to control them. Hornworms like tomatoes and similar vegetable plants, such as peppers and potatoes. [Read the rest of this article...] You may be familiar with Japanese beetles as a problem for roses and lawns, but these beetles can also feed on your vegetable plants. Corn, asparagus, and rhubarb are especially at risk. [Read the rest of this article...] Although they look like their ladybug cousins, Mexican bean beetles can ravage an entire harvest if not controlled. These beetles appear in the spring and multiply quickly. [Read the rest of this article...] Tiny onion thrips are almost too small to see, and they hide in crevices of onion foliage and similar plants. These insects feed on plant tissue and vary in color from light yellow to brown. [Read the rest of this article...] Pickleworms burrow into summer squash and similar vegetable plants. They're nearly impossible to kill once they've dug into the fruit, so prevention is the key. [Read the rest of this article...] This group of insects damages plants and flowers by sucking sap from the plants. You can spray for plant bugs, which come in a variety of shapes and sizes. [Read the rest of this article...] Time is crucial when trying to control a spider mite infestation. These tiny "red spiders" multiply rapidly, and you often won't become aware of them until leaves begin turning yellow and brittle. [Read the rest of this article...] It looks like a Mexican bean beetle, but a squash beetle has a different diet. Look for them on squash, pumpkins, cucumbers, and melons. [Read the rest of this article...] Squash bugs appear in garden debris and anywhere they can find shelter. They are dangerous to your plants not only because they suck sap, but also because they spread a bacterial disease. [Read the rest of this article...] Squash vine borers are so named because they tunnel into the stems of squash and gourds, often destroying the entire plant. Some pumpkin and squash varieties are nearly immune, while others are very susceptible. [Read the rest of this article...] Most gardeners just choose to live with Strawberry leafroller caterpillars, although there are steps you can take to prevent these common pests. These pests roll up in leaves and eat the plant. [Read the rest of this article...] | How to Grow Bonnie's Herbs and VegetablesLearn how to grow any vegetable or herb. Illustrated instructions walk you through planting, care, harvest, storage, and troubleshooting.
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