There are two distinct species of cucumber beetles—striped and spotted. Both types are yellow and black and about ¼ inch long. ... including ladybugs, braconid wasps, and green lacewings.

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

To the layperson, many other beetle species that are metallic green can look similar to invasive emerald ash borer, ODF forest entomologist Christine Buhl said in an email. Keep in mind: ...

The Japanese beetle is native to Japan and an invasive species in the U.S. They have metallic green bodies and brown wings. Similar to June bugs, they develop underground and eat plants, granting them ...

Types of Blister Beetles. ... This is the striped blister beetle. This species is found in Canada and all U.S. states. Their heads, bodies, and wings are golden-brown with black stripes.

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Spotted and striped cucumber beetles Q: My seedling cucumber leaves have some small holes in them, and I noticed some small ...

This year’s warmer winter, fewer predators hunting the beetles or even just the valley’s abundance of green space could be why we’re seeing more of these insects.

When Typhoon Dolphin passed north of Guam in May 2015, it brought winds over 100 mph, destroying nearly 400 homes and damaging many others. The storm tore branches from trees, knocked down power ...