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elm leaf beetle, photo from Whitney Cranshaw, Colorado State University, Bugwood.org

Elm Leaf Beetles These beetles will lay eggs underside of elm leaves and skeletonize the leaves. Use beneficial nematodes or neem oil to control these beetles.


corn borer European Corn Borer Affect corn, beans, tomatoes, peppers, onions, and potatoes. Feed on the corn leaves, tassels, and under husks, tunnel in stems and pods of the other crops. Attract native parasitic flies and wasps for control.
fireants Fire Ants will mainly feed on beneficial insects. Mounds are ugly in the yard and gardens.
flea beetle Flea Beetles Found throughout the USA, they attack leaves and seedlings. Use beneficial nematodes or neem oil to control these beetles.
flea Fleas Nuisance carrier of many diseases, especially harmful to our pets. The use of beneficial nematodes spread on soil, citrus oil/instructions.
flies Flies Nuisance pest, carrier of germs. Use stickey traps that can be hung in infected areas. The use of diatomeous earth as food additive for the livestock or pets at a rate of 1% food volume.


fungus gnats, Susan Ellis, Bugwood.org Fungus gnats Found mainly on potted plants. They injure the roots of these plants. Allow the soil to dry out slightly between waterings. Citrus oil drenched into the soil will work.
grasshoppers, R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company Slide Set, R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company, Bugwood.org Grasshoppers These pests will eat anything that is green or is a vegetable. Use Nolo( NOSEMA LOCUSTAE) product broadcasted/instructions.Garlic-pepper plus citrus oil sprayed at first sighting.

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grubworm, june beetle, photo from Steven Katovich, USDA Forest Service, Bugwood.org Grubworms,White Grubs A beetle larvae that feeds on plant roots. Control with beneficial nematodes released at label rates; compost, organic fertilizers, and microbial stimulators will deter these worms.

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