Protect your cucumbers, cantaloupe, squash, and pumpkins from cucumber beetles and the plant disease they can spread. If you ...

Signs of cucumber beetle activity include chewed leaves, holes, dimples, and scars on fruits. Cucumber beetles transmit bacterial wilt and cucumber mosaic virus, which cause plant death. Cucumber ...

Cucumber beetles are one of the most problematic pests for cucumbers, but even these pesky insects are no match for nasturtiums. Research has found that nasturtiums emit a peppery fragrance that ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Spotted and striped cucumber beetles Q: My seedling cucumber leaves have some small holes in them, and I noticed some small bugs ...

Cucumber and squash production is in full swing in the garden, but there is a key pest that can affect the yield and quality of the fruit. The striped cucumber beetle (Acalymma vittatumare) can be a ...

While leaving most of the yard somewhat untouched over the winter can help bees and other good insects, lots of bad bugs, like aphids and squash beetles, live in your veggie plot. Now’s the time to ...

Brown spots on cucumbers often come from mildew, beetles, spider mites, or fungal disease. Prune infected leaves, sanitize tools, improve airflow, and use sprays or insecticidal soap. End-of-season ...

Sometimes things happen in the garden when you least expect it. Last week, we had a major outbreak of spotted cucumber beetles. They were not in the vegetable garden where you would expect. Instead, ...