Japanese beetles are iridescent green insects that pose a big threat because they feed on a wide variety of plants. The trick is to start early. See our tips on preventing Japanese beetles from eating your plants this season! What Are Japanese Beetles? Japanese beetles(Popillia japonica)do not...
Shell Beans- There are a wide variety of shell beans, the most common of which is the Navy bean used to make baked beans. Shell beans are grown for the seed or bean inside the pod or shell. Pinto Beans –A dried bean, popular in Mexican cuisine. Fava Beans- A big, fat bean grow...
Because flea beetles are at their most detrimental when plants are young, the transplanting stage is a vitally important chance for a gardener to make a big difference in whether their plants will struggle with flea beetles. Choose the largest seedlings for transplanting, those that are in the ...
Finally, three types of beetles may also come to visit. Bothflea beetlesandMexican bean beetleswill skeletonize the leaves of your beets. Little leafy material will be left behind! Spinosad sprays are somewhat effective against these. I prefer pyrethrin sprays, as they works more quickly. ...
A hand-held vacuum is also excellent for other garden pests like Cucumber Beetle, Asparagus Beetles,Mexican Bean Beetles, Colorado Potato Beetles, and more! One final, long-term, goal would be to encourage your garden to become a diverse habitat. A place where predators like frogs and toads ...
Predators:Spined soldier bugs are excellent to have around in a vegetable garden, as they feed on common crop pests. They help control: Colorado potato beetles (which attack potato plants) Mexican bean beetles (which attack legumes) Cabbage worms (which attack cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, and...
Plant bean seeds outdoors after the last frost date for your area. Follow the seed spacing directions on the packet. Plant spacing can vary by type of Lima Bean. Bean seeds are big, making them easy to space. Water well after planting, and a second time two to four days later, if the...
Weevils are small beetles with a passion for carbohydrate foods. They are also known as flour bugs that are attracted by any food items with starch like rice, whole grains, corn, etc. They not only live in your pantry but also in other places such as the bathroom or bedroom. ...
Asian wisteria plants are aggressive growers with fuzzy seed pods, while North American wisteria plants are not quite as aggressive in their growing habits and have smooth seed pods and fruits, as well as more-or-less cylindrical, bean-shaped seeds. Another difference is that American and Kentuck...
Heil has found that when wild-growing lima beans are exposed to volatiles from other lima bean plants being eaten by beetles, they grow faster and resist attack. Compounds released from damaged plants prime the defenses of corn seedlings, so that they later mount a more effective counterattack ...