Cucumber, Pumpkin, Squash: Brown marmorated stink bug Categories: Cucumber, Pumpkin, Squash Cucumber, Pumpkin, Squash Insects Vegetables Last review date: 2025-10-19 04:49 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 […]
Cucumber, Pumpkin, Squash: Slugs Categories: Cucumber, Pumpkin, Squash Cucumber, Pumpkin, Squash Insects Vegetables Last review date: 2025-10-19 05:00 Slug damage and slime Photo by: R.S. Byther Biology Slugs are common garden pests in western Washington. They resemble snails but lack shells. They may vary in size from as little as 1⁄4″ up to several inches in […]
Cucumber, Pumpkin, Squash: Spider mites Categories: Cucumber, Pumpkin, Squash Cucumber, Pumpkin, Squash Insects Vegetables Last review date: 2025-10-19 05:05 Spider mites under microscope Photo by: L.K. Tanigoshi Biology Spider mites are tiny, eight-legged mites which range in color from yellowish to green or red. They typically feed on the underside of leaves, causing a yellowish […]
Cucumber, Pumpkin, Squash: Squash bug Categories: Cucumber, Pumpkin, Squash Cucumber, Pumpkin, Squash Insects Vegetables Last review date: 2025-10-19 05:11 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″ […]
Cucumber, Pumpkin, Squash: Western spotted cucumber beetle Categories: Cucumber, Pumpkin, Squash Cucumber, Pumpkin, Squash Insects Vegetables Last review date: 2025-10-31 10:47 Western spotted cucumber beetle Photo by: K. Grey Biology The western spotted cucumber beetle is a pest of many ornamentals and vegetables. About 1⁄4″ long, the adult beetles have yellow wing covers with black […]