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Flea beetles. Often an early season pest, these small beetles earn their name because they jump like fleas when disturbed. They chew holes on a number of garden crops including beans, peas, com, eggplant and tomatoes. They are small, usually less than 1/8 inch and often a shiny, blue-black color. Often major flea beetle infestations can be avoided by keeping your garden weed-free.
Squash bug. The squash bug and its relative the leaf-footed bug are primary pests of vine crops. They are usually a dingy-brown color and orange or yellow underneath. Many emit a very disagreeable odor when handled. Symptoms of infestation include wilting and/or browning of leaves and vines. Often when the bugs are in high numbers entire plants may be killed. Adults overwinter in moist, well protected areas. When possible eliminate these harborages by good sanitation.
Mexican bean beetle. The adult beetle resembles a ladybug beetle but is large about 1/4-3/8 inches long and has 16 black spots on its back. Adults as well as the yellow, spiny larvae (called spiny-backs) skeletonize the leaves of their favorite hosts, snap and lima beans. If left unchecked they will destroy your bean crop.
If chemicals are needed, be sure to direct the spray to the undersides of the leaves.
For information on controlling any or all of these pests, contact the Rappahannock County Extension Office at 676-3619.
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