claims that Mexican bean beetles are ‘easy to ID’. She explains: ‘They are 1/3” long yellow-brown to orange beetles with 16 black spots. The yellow eggs are oval and laid on the undersides of leaves. The larvae are yellow with a black spine and can also be found in the soil...
Then come the adult Japanese beetles which chew leaf tissue from between the veins, leaving a lacy skeleton. You’ll know right away when you see leaves that are “skeletonized” (i.e., only have veins remaining). (Mexican Bean Beetles can also leave foliage skeletonized, though, so be ...
Most of us who are growing a garden right now can commiserate with one another over the persistent problem of a squash bug population (otherwise known as leaf-footed beetles or stink bugs) ravaging our summer squash, pumpkins, cucumbers, and winter squash in our vegetable garden! Well, today...
Learn how to care for a slug if you wish to keep one as a pet, along with their characteristics and some interesting slug facts!
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...
If there is a very big thrips problem in your area, some plants have resistant varieties. Try not to overfertilize plants, as this can lead to more thrips damage. Do you have more tips for controlling thrips? Let us know below!
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. ...
fairly trouble-free plant, and you should not typically have any problems with it. It is a member of the Laurel family, and these plants are all susceptible to laurel wilt disease.Laurel wilt is caused by a fungus(Raffaelea lauricola) and transmitted through infected redbay ambrosia beetles....
Cockroaches are pesky insects that can be a major nuisance in our households, often coming out at night to scavenge for food and water. These nocturnal