Pests

Spotted Lanternfly Life Cycle

We saw two spotted lanternflies this fall at Crazy for Gardening.  Let me tell you, I am not happy at all!  Once you see a couple, you know its going to be rough gardening season next year.  While the adult lanternflies will die over the winter, they will lay their eggs between September and December […]

Insects

Black Aphids

Black aphids are tiny insects that like to wreak havoc.  This year I was attempting to save spinach seeds and I noticed that my plant was attacked by black aphids. Features:   These aphids are black, oval shaped and are only 1/8 inch long. Damage:  They will suck the sap out of your plants – yuck! Eggs:  When […]

Insects

Cucumber Beetles

There are two kind of cucumber beetles and both fall into the pest or bad bug category.  They cause a lot of damage to the cucurbit family which includes cucumbers, squash, watermelon and cantaloupe – I have to be on my toes because I am growing all four! Features:  Cucumber beetles are only 1/4 inch […]