Say hello to the potato bug. These giant flightless insects are also known as Jerusalem crickets, which is interesting ...

They seldom cause enough damage to require the use of pesticides. Don’t be fooled by the name: The Colorado potato beetle is a major pest throughout North America, not just in the Rockies ...

Picking them off and drowning works. Another garden pest is the Colorado potato beetle. This striped beetle can decimate the leaves of potatoes if you don’t control them early — even killing the plant ...

“It has the most resistance of any species to late blight, which is the worst fungal potato disease, and it has strong resistance to the Colorado potato beetle. The tuber can survive freezing ...

Scientists have discovered that calcium plays a significant role in enhancing the resistance of potato plants to bacterial wilt. Scientists have discovered that calcium plays a significant role in ...

To start, potatoes are susceptible to specific pests and diseases, such as the Colorado potato beetle, which can defoliate ...

(in press). Polygenic adaptation contributes to the invasive success of the Colorado potato beetle. Molecular Ecology Crossley MS, CE Latimer, CM Kennedy, WE Snyder. (in press). Past and recent ...

Thyme and marigolds are both known for their ability to keep bad insects away from your garden, so if you plant both as a ...

Baby beetles protect themselves with their poo To ward off predators, potato beetle and other beetle larvae get to work as soon as they hatch, covering themselves with a thick layer of poop.

Despite late snowstorms that dumped deep snow over much of New England, spring is finally here. Let’s take a look at some ...

According to Weatherspark.com, May is one of the best months in which to enjoy outdoor activities in Thomasville. Our average high temperatures at the beginning of May are between 65⁰ and 80⁰, rising ...

3. Colorado Potato Beetles (Leptinotarsa decemlineata) Photo: istockphoto.com Don’t be fooled by the name: The Colorado potato beetle is a major pest throughout North America, not just in the ...