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6 Common Pests That Could Ruin the Fall Vegetable Garden

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.

harlequin bugs

Cabbage worms are green caterpillars that chew large holes in the leaves of cabbages and other brassicas.

cabbage worms

Cutworms are small green-grey caterpillars that eat through the stems of young plants.

cutworms

Aphids are small pear-shaped insects that can be yellow, pink, green, or black in color.

aphids

Adult Colorado potato beetles and their larvae feed on plant leaves, weakening the plant and causing low yields.

colorado potato beetles

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.

flee beetles