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Don’t be fooled by the striking red, black, and white patterns of harlequin bugs; they might look attractive, but they’re bad news for your fall vegetable garden.
Cabbage worms are green caterpillars that chew large holes in the leaves of cabbages and other brassicas.
Cutworms are small green-grey caterpillars that eat through the stems of young plants.
Aphids are small pear-shaped insects that can be yellow, pink, green, or black in color.
Adult Colorado potato beetles and their larvae feed on plant leaves, weakening the plant and causing low yields.
Flea beetles are small, shiny beetles that can leap into the air like fleas. They feed on tender young leaves, creating holes and ragged edges that can weaken the plant.
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