Lettuce Insects

Lettuce: Aphids Categories: Lettuce Lettuce Insects Vegetables Last review date: 2026-07-31 11:11 Aphid colony on leaf Photo by: A.L. Antonelli Biology Aphids are small, soft-bodied, pear-shaped insects. They may vary in color from yellow to green to dark. Aphids typically feed in colonies on the leaves, often preferring the newer growth. Infested leaves turn yellow […]

Lettuce: Slugs Categories: Lettuce Lettuce Insects Vegetables Last review date: 2026-07-31 02:08 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 from as little as 1⁄4″ up to several inches in length, depending on age and species. Slugs […]