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Here are some of the insects to watch out for, and what you can do if they become a problem. Insects can look very different in various stages of their livesegg-larva-nymph-adult, so sometimes a different description is given for each stage. PestDescriptionDamageWhere to lookNatural predatorsShort and Long term ManagementAphidsTiny, soft-bodied, pear-shaped, usually white though also grey, green, tan, red, orange, white, black or brown.Suck on leaves and stems until plants pucker and curl, may spread virusesUnderneath LEAF or inside the curled leaf. Many will clump together. They leave a sticky honeydewLady bug, lacewings, parasitic waspsShort term: Knock off with strong spray of water. Long term: attract predators by planting flowers or plants with pollen/nectar, remove sickly leaves, and spray with homemade natural spray. If plant becomes so infected you cant get them under control consider removing the plant. Squash BugsAdult: Beetle-looking Length of a finger-nail; flat, brownish-black body Nymph: white-green or gray, shaped like adult Egg: Brownish-yellow and shiny ovalsSuck on plants making shoots blacken; hurt production of fruitUnderneath and in the base of a LEAF where it might fold and meet the STEM. Parasitic flies, praying mantisShort term: Early in the morning while it is still cold hand pick bugs or drown in a bucket of soapy water. Long term: Attract parasitic flies with pollen/nectar plants, allow the plants to grow up trellises, cover plants with floating row cover (will need to hand pollinate if you do this), rotate your crops if possible.PestDescriptionDamageWhere to lookNatural predatorsShort and Long term ManagementBig fat Grubs (usually June Beetles)The larvae of beetles (white worms curled in a C shape)Chew on roots, stunting growthUnder the soilHandpick, squish when you find them. Chickens love them!AntsUsually just eat the honeydew that aphids give off, some eat whole leaves, bites are pesky!Very difficult: Pour boiling water in their hill or sprinkle diatomaceous earth around the affected plants.GrasshoppersNot usually a big problem in home gardens; may eat whole leaves, buds or stemsBirds, fungal diseases, ground beetles, predatory fliesShort term: Try to catch in morning when they are slower. Chickens and wild birds love to eat them. Long term: mix up soil in fall to kill eggs theyve laid (helps for following season)LeafhopperGreen, hop if plant is shaken, very small. They are also responsible for transmitting the organisms causing virus diseases in plants.Causes spotting (white specks), yellowing, leaf curling, stunting and distortion of plants. Found on beans, beets lettuce, potato, and others.Whole plantPredatory flies, parasitic waspsShort term: strong water spray on leaves, use homemade spray Long term: Remove garden debris shortly after harvest to reduce over-wintering sites. Floating row covers can be used as a physical barrier.Squash vine borerLarva: white worm with dark head Adult: brownish moths with red middle and black spots Larva burrow in vines and chew, causing the vine to wilt and dieEggs laid on STEMS and LEAF STALKS at bottom of plant, look in stems for burrows, feces looks like sawdustShort term: Kill adults when seen, Use a thin wire to remove larva from stems Long term: Cover with row cover early in season, remove when flowers have formed and pollination is necessary, place tape as a sticky trap around base of stem.PestDescriptionDamageWhere to lookNatural predatorsShort and Long term ManagementCutwormsLarva: paper-clip length, brown-striped worm, looks greasy Cut seedlings off at stem near soilFeed at night, curled up below ground by plant stem during day. Long term: Surround seedling with an upside down paper cup (cut out bottom) partially bury the rim of the cup.Leaf minerToo small to seeTunnel through leaves making thin brown trailsnot a serious problem LEAVESShort term: Cut off the leaf that is infected. These insects usually do minimal damage.Flea BeetleAdult: shiny, dark beetle, the size of a grain of rice. Have enlarged back legs for jumping May leave small holes or gray dimples on leaves of young plants Can do serious damage to young plants.LEAVES of young plants, or lower leaves on older plants. Often attack young seedlings and spend winters in weedy debris Short term: sprinkle Diatomaceous Earth around the base and leaves of the plant. Use yellow sticky traps for control.White flyAdult: tiny, soft, white, winged flies, about the size of a pencil point Eggs: Tiny, oblong, underneath leaves. Immature stages: flattened ovals that dont move. Larvae and adults suck on leaves. Leaves may be yellow or dryLEAVES may be sticky or covered with black mold. Shake plant and adults will fly into the air.Lacewing, big eyed bug, minute pirate bugShort term: Pinch off leaves infested with eggs or larvae. Try hot pepper spray. Long term: Use yellow sticky traps for control. Outbreaks usually happen when natural predator populations are killed by insecticides. Encourage predators. Control ants and dust which protect whiteflies from predators.      Community Food Bank, Inc. 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