Disease Control Damping-Off. Apply the following in a 7-inch band after seeding. Use resistant varieties where possible. Plant fields as far away from existing cucurbit plantings as possible to prevent aphid transmission of viruses from existing fields to new fields. Bacterial Wilt .
Insect control is essential for prevention of wilt.
Control cucumber beetles before they feed on plants. Angular Leaf Spot. Repeat every 7 days. To minimize the spread of disease, avoid working in field while foliage is wet. Excellent resistance is available in some varieties.