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Lettuce: Aphids categories: Lettuce Lettuce Insects Vegetables revision date: 2023-04-04 12:00 Aphid colony on leafPhoto 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 and may […]

Lettuce: Slugs categories: Lettuce Lettuce Insects Vegetables revision date: 2022-12-07 12:00 Slug damage and slimePhoto 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 often leave […]