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Fruit and Vegetable News, Volume 12, Issue 6 (September 9, 2021)

Big-eyed bugs are predatory “true bugs” in the genus Geocoris. They are members of the family Lygaeidae (seed bugs), but belong to a subfamily containing only predaceous insects. As the name implies, they have characteristic, large prominent eyes relative to their body size. Many different Geocoris species are found throughout the world but there are roughly 25 recognized species in the US. Though big-eyed bugs are prominent in several cropping systems within the US, their importance expands well beyond US borders as they are among the most abundant species of generalist predators occurring naturally worldwide.

I am seeing some plectosporium blight in a few pumpkin fields this year, not as bad as last year but still there. This disease will probably increase if we continue having frequent rains in some locations.

A very unusual and seldom seen tomato foliar blight was found by an intrepid county educator in Southern Maryland last week.

f you are growing fall leeks or garlic or other Allium species you need to, for the next month or so (September-first freeze) watch for the tell-tale marks left by Allium leaf miner.

This season keeps with the weird and unusual with reports of grasshoppers causing damage in many different vegetables.

Corky root is caused by the fungus Pyrenochaeta lycopersici. Tomato plants affected with corky root may appear stunted and generally lack vigor.