Cucumber beetles are tiny pests that can do big damage, including spreading disease. Here's an alternative to harmful ...

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Many insects plague the vegetable gardener, but few are as lethal as the squash bug and the cucumber beetle. Plants may die from the squash bugs' continual feeding or from the bacterial wilt that c… ...

Beetles disturbing your cucumber garden? Garden Editors Mike McGrath explains how to rid yourself of a beetle infestation fast and safely. Plus tips for growing beautiful, healthy azaleas.

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Wondering how to get rid of cucumber beetles? Row covers and kaolin clay should be your first line of organic cucumber beetle control.

Cucumber Beetles: Cucumber beetles, both striped and spotted, are common pests and important for the diseases they carry as well as the actual damage the insects do to the plant.

Home improvement blog Apartment Therapy suggests using cucumbers to keep ants away, along with other natural repellents that keep multi-legged home invaders at bay. Photo by Il conte di Luna.