Garden Pest Identification Guida con Photos

Wrong treatment wastes time. Identify correctly first.

Aphids

Tiny, soft, cluster on new growth. Curled leaves, sticky honeydew. Control: water spray, ladybugs, insecticidal soap.

Japanese Beetles

Metallic green/copper. Skeletonize leaves. Hand-pick mornings into soapy water. Milky spore for grubs. Avoid traps.

Tomato Hornworms

Large green, 4 inches. Devour tomato family. Hand-pick (look for droppings). Bt spray.

Slugs/Snails

Night active. Irregular holes, slime trails. Beer traps. Copper tape. Iron phosphate bait.

Cabbage Worms

Green on brassicas. White butterflies are adults. Row covers. Bt spray.

Spider Mites

Nearly invisible. Fine webbing, stippled leaves. Water spray. Neem oil. Predatory mites.

Squash Vine Borers

Bore into stems. Sudden wilting. Foil wrap stems. Row covers. Slit stem if caught early.

Prevention

Healthy plants resist better. Companion flowers for beneficials. Crop rotation. Regular inspection.