Cantaloupe, Melons: Brown marmorated stink bug categories: Cantaloupe, Melons Cantaloupe, Melons Insects Vegetables revision date: 2023-04-04 12:00 Brown marmorated stink bug adultPhoto 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 wide variety […]
Cantaloupe, Melons: Spider mites categories: Cantaloupe, Melons Cantaloupe, Melons Insects Vegetables revision date: 2023-04-04 12:00 Spider mites under microscopePhoto 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 stippling or […]
Cantaloupe, Melons: Squash bug categories: Cantaloupe, Melons Cantaloupe, Melons Insects Vegetables revision date: 2023-04-04 12:00 Squash bug adult and nymphsPhoto 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. Brown to […]