Aphids and plant viruses Aphids can carry several different plant viruses, including cucumber mosaic virus. This virus can infect many vegetables including squash, cucumber, pumpkin, melon, beans, ...

There are two common causes of these diseases – either by pests or found in the soil used for growing previous squash plants that were infected. Cucumber beetles and aphids are typical examples; while ...

aphids, and thrips. You can use it on bigger pests, like vine borers and squash bugs, but it's more effective on the smaller pests that will be far removed from the plant when they're washed away.

take up a lot of space in the garden, and are prone to pests, such as squash bugs and aphids. Due to their demanding nature ...

But don’t let its eerie appearance scare you—it’s your best ally against garden pests. Mantises love dining on aphids, beetles, and caterpillars, making them a must-have predator in your backyard ...

Aphids: Since you garden is often an oasis of green in an otherwise brown ... Be sure to uncurl a few leaves to determine if you have aphids or another problem. Squash Bugs: If you grow squash or ...

Delicate squash with distorted, discolored fruit and leaves. Photo: Annie Klodd, University of Minnesota Extension. Scout plants regularly ... Insecticides that control aphids often kill their natural ...

strategies that can help prevent and treat infestations in the garden or the farm. Below is a table that shows commonly scouted pests in 2024 in northern Illinois. Pests with the most encounters ...