Click on the pests for more information and control. Plants are stunted. Leaves are crinkled, cupped and yellow or distorted. Fruit is small and dull or missing. Remove and destroy affected plants.
Frothy spittle is found on deformed leaves and fruit.
Spittle Bugs . Usually control is not necessary. Water sprays will dislodge bugs. If problem was severe last year spray Diazinon or Malathion when blossom buds appear. Never spray during blossoms.