COMMON PESTS ON VEGETABLES

Aphids : Often called plant lice, are small, soft-bodied insects. They range in color from black to green to yellow. Their numbers may greatly increase in a short time. They may cover the entire surface of a leaf or stem.

Thrips: are minute insects that feed on pollen and tender plant tissue. They typically hide in the cracks and crevices of leaf buds, junctures, and flowers. They rasp the tissue and suck up the exuding sap. The leaves take on a silvery appearance after the thrips feed

White fly : are tiny insects, measuring between 0.6 and 2 mm in length are often found in clusters on the undersides of leaves. They are easily recognized because of their white appearance caused by a waxy powder on wings and body

Jassid or Leafhopper : The initial symptoms of Jassid or leafhopper damage in all crops are leaves curl downwards, turn yellowish, then brownish before drying and shedding. The fruiting capacity of the infested plant is significantly affected

Army worms : This destructive garden pest gets its name because it travels in small insect armies and consumes just about everything in its path. Anything green or red or yellow. They’re most active at night and hide in plants and under garden debris during the day.