Carefully follow label directions C. Common Insect Pests 1. Most vegetables are attacked by aphids i. There are numerous aphid species and it is hard to distinguish many species. Damage symptoms i. Curled distorted leaves ii.
Natural enemies can be very important for regulating aphid populations in gardens ii.
Soap sprays -Will lower populations but not completely control the problem 2. Damage -Eat irregular holes in older leaves, bore holes in lettuce and cabbage heads or damage tomato fruit iii. Damage -Caterpillars eat irregular holes in the leaves and often contaminate edible portions with feces iii. Is developing resistance to many common insecticides 3. Colorado potato beetle 4.