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Insect Pests on Vegetables
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For all chemical controls, READ AND FOLLOW
LABEL INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY BEFORE USE |
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APHID
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Symptoms
- Severe infestations will cause curling/twisting of foliage,
flowers to wilt and drop.
Controls
Cultural or Non-chemical Controls:
- Ladybird beetles/larvae, lacewings are natural predators.
- Strong jet of water to knock aphids off plants.
Chemical Controls:
- Insecticidal soap, Doktor Doom House and Garden, and various other insecticides.
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COLORADO POTATO BEETLE
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Symptoms
- Holes chewed on leaves of potato plants can be caused from adults
and/or larvae.
- Whole plants can be defoliated under severe infestations.
- Orange, striped beetles may be present as well as hump-backed
orange larvae with black spots.
Controls
Cultural or Non-chemical Controls:
- Hand pick small infestations; crush egg masses where seen.
- Apply Diatomaceous Earth for adults
Chemical Controls:
- Sevin
- Malathion
- Pyrethrin according to label
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FLEA BEETLE
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Symptoms
- Small 'shot hole' appearance to leaves.
- Beetles will jump when disturbed.
- Roots (potatoes) will have pitted appearance and when peeled,
small holes will be visible just below surface.
Controls
Cultural or Non-chemical Controls:
- Row covers for seedlings/young plants.
Chemical Controls:
- Malathion or Diazinon according to directions.
- Spray plants with Rotenone or pyrethrins when damage first note.
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SPITTLEBUG
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Plants Affected
Symptoms
- 'Spit' on plant - bug is hidden underneath.
Controls
Cultural or Non-chemical Controls:
- Spray plants with strong jet of water.
Chemical Controls:
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