You tuck cucumber vines into the soil while dreaming of the fresh, crunchy fruits and tart pickles to come. And then one day, ...

Cucumber beetles are tiny pests that can do big damage, including spreading disease. Here's an alternative to harmful ...

Cucumber beetles munched on this piece of kale leaf. Ladybugs are one of the good guys, helping to control populations of aphids and other harmful insect pests in the garden.

There are remedies that can rid veggies of common insects if applied at the first signs of activity, Don Kinzler writes.

It is not recommended that you spray insecticides to alleviate the spotted cucumber beetle. Insecticides will often do more harm than good by destroying beneficial insects.

Cucumber beetles can destroy your garden fast. Learn how to get rid of them—and stop them from coming back—with these simple control and prevention tips.

The 1/4" long western spotted cucumber beetle flies to gardens to feast on flowers and vegetables. It is difficult to manage by organic means. Not a "green lady bug" but a western spotted cucumber ...

Cucumber beetles feed primarily on cucumber, cantaloupe, squash, pumpkin and watermelon but may also feed on beans, corn, potatoes and other crops.

It is transmitted by an insect (cucumber beetles) and is incurable once the disease symptoms appear. Both striped and spotted cucumber beetles chew on their namesake plants, though the former is ...

Information on this insect, which is a likely culprit in this area of the country, is discussed in “Managing Cucumber Beetles in Organic Farming Systems” at eXtension.org. Find the article ...

The western spotted cucumber beetle and the western striped cucumber beetle occur throughout California. The spotted cucumber beetle (Diabrotica undecimpunctata) is a major agricultural pest insect.

The striped cucumber beetle has three black stripes that run the length of its body. The spotted cucumber beetle, also known as the southern corn rootworm, has 12 black spots on its back.