Cantaloupe, Melons: Brown marmorated stink bug categories: Cantaloupe, Melons Cantaloupe, Melons Insects Vegetables last review date: 2026-04-09 02:26 Brown marmorated stink bug adult Photo by: M. Bush Biology The brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB) is an introduced pest species from Asia that is spreading quickly across the United States. Nymphs and adults feed on a […]
Cantaloupe, Melons: Spider mites categories: Cantaloupe, Melons Cantaloupe, Melons Insects Vegetables last review date: 2026-03-21 04:02 Spider mites under microscope Photo by: L.K. Tanigoshi Biology Spider mites are tiny, eight-legged mites which may range in color from yellowish to green or red. They typically feed on the underside of leaves, causing a yellowish to bronze […]
Cantaloupe, Melons: Squash bug categories: Cantaloupe, Melons Cantaloupe, Melons Insects Vegetables last review date: 2026-03-21 04:15 Squash bug adult and nymphs Photo by: Unknown Biology The squash bug attacks squash, pumpkin, melons, and related crops. Adults are typically dark brown, but may have gray or light brown markings. They are about 3/4″ long at maturity. […]
Cantaloupe, Melons: Damping-off categories: Cantaloupe, Melons Cantaloupe, Melons Diseases Vegetables last review date: 2025-10-30 02:47 Damping-off of cucumber seedlings Photo by: R.S. Byther Biology Melon seeds and seedlings may be attacked by a fungus in the soil. Seeds may be rotted and seedlings may be infected and fail to emerge from the soil. Emerged seedlings […]
Cantaloupe, Melons: Powdery mildew categories: Cantaloupe, Melons Cantaloupe, Melons Diseases Vegetables last review date: 2026-03-21 03:51 Powdery mildew on cucumber leaves Photo by: R.S. Byther Biology Powdery mildew is a common fungal disease of melons. Upper and lower leaf surfaces and stems are typically affected. Small white spots quickly enlarge into patches of characteristic powdery-white […]
Cantaloupe, Melons: Verticillium wilt categories: Cantaloupe, Melons Cantaloupe, Melons Diseases Vegetables last review date: 2026-03-21 04:20 Verticillium wilt causing necrosis on pumpkin leaves Photo by: D.A. Inglis Biology Verticillium wilt is caused by a fungus which can persist in the soil for many years. It has a broad host range, including many vegetables (potato and […]