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Pest of the Month
Pest of the Month
Squash Bug
Appearance
Nymphs: green with red legs, and very gregarious. On older nymphs, legs turn black and bodies more grey.
Adults: brownish grey, 5/8" long true bug
Host Plants
All cucurbits, especially squash and pumpkin.
For more information on the Squash Bug, please visit the following websites:
- Top Vegetable Pests - Squash Bug
- Squash Bugs and Pumpkins, Jerry Brust, UME
ShareThisFor more information, contact Ben Beale, AGNR
Last updated: 07/4/2011
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