by Stephanie Suesan Smith | Aug 29, 2022 | entomology
Squash Vine Borer Adult Photo by https://www.flickr.com/photos/christinestephens/ The squash vine borer is a clear-winged moth that lays its eggs on squash and pumpkin plants. The larva tunnels into the stem and crown of the plant and eats the pith inside. The center...
by Stephanie Suesan Smith | Aug 15, 2022 | entomology
Squash Bug (Anasa tristis) found on squash; San Pedro River Valley photo by Lon&Queta Squash bugs (Anasa tristis) are a frequent pest of squash and pumpkins, particularly winter squash. They do not bother summer squash as much. Young plants and flowering plants...
by Stephanie Suesan Smith | Jul 4, 2022 | entomology
Flea Beetle Photo by gailhampshire from Cradley, Malvern, U.K, CC BY 2.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0, via Wikimedia Commons Flea beetles are common pests in the vegetable garden. They eat a large variety of vegetables. This guide will show you what...
by Stephanie Suesan Smith | Jun 20, 2022 | entomology
The southern green stink bug (Nezara viridula (Linnaeus)) feeds on a wide variety of fruits, vegetables, seeds, and other plants. It gets its name because it has scent glands that emit a bad smell when it is squashed. It is one of many stink bugs that cause...
by Stephanie Suesan Smith | May 16, 2022 | entomology
Harlequin bug on lettuce Photo by Stephanie Suesan Smith The harlequin bug (Murgantia histrionica (Hahn)) is striking with its orange and black or red and black colors. It is a true bug. The harlequin bug prefers vegetables in the Brassica family, such as cabbage...
by Stephanie Suesan Smith | Mar 19, 2017 | entomology
How much would you give to know when bugs and other garden pests were coming so you could take preventive measures? The Big Bug Hunt is asking for your help to develop an app that does just that. Since gardeners are the ones who generally find new bugs...
