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Read more about the article They’re Baaacckk!  (Cicada Killers)

They’re Baaacckk! (Cicada Killers)

  • Post author:Adrienne
  • Post published:July 16, 2019
  • Post category:Gardening/Pests
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If you are new to the community garden this year, you may see this intimidating wasp. They have been coming to the garden for years. They are solitary wasps that…

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Read more about the article Colorado Potato Beetles

Colorado Potato Beetles

  • Post author:Adrienne
  • Post published:May 18, 2019
  • Post category:Pests
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These beetles are showing up in the garden and are a big problem. They will eat all the leaves on your plants, completely stripping them.  Besides potatoes, they will eat…

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Read more about the article Flea Beetles Already Spotted on Eggplants!

Flea Beetles Already Spotted on Eggplants!

  • Post author:Nimmo Garden
  • Post published:May 8, 2019
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We are already seeing pests in the garden.  Flea beetles are small and shiny with large rear legs.  Adults are about  1/16" long and range in color from tan to…

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Read more about the article Red Velvet Ants  aka Cow Killers

Red Velvet Ants aka Cow Killers

  • Post author:Adrienne
  • Post published:March 12, 2019
  • Post category:Pests
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These insects are in the garden in conjunction with the Cicada Killer Wasps. Red Velvet Ants are actually wasps, the females do not have wings. They are big - close…

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Read more about the article Harlequin aka Cabbage Bugs

Harlequin aka Cabbage Bugs

  • Post author:Adrienne
  • Post published:March 1, 2019
  • Post category:Pests
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These were seen in the garden on  Collards and Oregano. These sap-sucking insects  in the Stink bug family. They will also eat tomatoes, corn, beans, squash, okra and tree fruits. Ways to control (organically)

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