Garden Pests — Page 7
A damaged leaf is a clue, not an identification. Browse questions about plant-feeding insects, lawn damage, tree pests, and the observations to collect before deciding on control.
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Other True BugsWhat do stink bugs eat inside a house?Discover why stink bugs enter homes, what they eat inside, and how to manage them safely without triggering their defensive odors.Moths & ButterfliesWhat do tent caterpillars mean for a defoliated tree?Understand what tent caterpillars mean for defoliated trees, how to identify them, and when to seek professional help.Moths & ButterfliesWhat do tent caterpillars turn into?Tent caterpillars spin a silk cocoon, pupate and emerge as plain brownish moths whose only job is to mate and lay eggs.ThripsWhat do thrips damage and black specks on leaves suggest?Learn what thrips damage and black specks on leaves mean, how to identify the pest, and what practical steps to take next.Beetles & WeevilsWhat do vine weevil grubs look like in a UK plant pot?Learn what vine weevil grubs look like in UK plant pots, how to identify them, and what practical steps to take next.Beetles & WeevilsWhat do vine weevil larvae look like?Learn what vine weevil larvae look like, how to identify them in garden soil, and what practical steps to take when you find them.WhitefliesWhat do whitefly eggs look like on leaves?Learn what whitefly eggs look like on leaves, how to identify them under magnification, and what to do next to manage an infestation safely.Moths & ButterfliesWhat does a browntail moth caterpillar look like?A browntail moth caterpillar is about 1.5 inches long, dark brown to black, with white hair tufts on each side and two red-orange spots near the rear.Moths & ButterfliesWhat does a browntail moth winter nest look like in Maine?Learn what a browntail moth winter nest looks like in Maine, how to identify it, and how to safely handle removal or call for professional help.Moths & ButterfliesWhat does a cabbage looper caterpillar look like?Learn what a cabbage looper caterpillar looks like, how to identify it by its unique movement, and how to manage it safely in the garden.Moths & ButterfliesWhat does a cabbage looper moth look like?A blunt, friendly guide on identifying the cabbage looper caterpillar, its habits, and how to manage infestations safely.Moths & ButterfliesWhat does a codling moth larva do inside an apple?A codling moth larva chews into the apple, tunnels to the core to eat flesh and seeds, and pushes brown, crumbly frass out of the entry hole.Moths & ButterfliesWhat does a fall armyworm egg mass look like?Learn how to identify fall armyworm egg masses, where to find them, and what steps to take when you spot them in your yard.Moths & ButterfliesWhat does a fall armyworm larva look like on turf?Learn what a fall armyworm larva looks like on turf, how to identify it, and what practical steps to take next.Other True BugsWhat does a false chinch bug look like?Learn what a false chinch bug looks like, how to identify them during seasonal migrations, and how to manage them safely around your home and garden.Scale Insects & MealybugsWhat does a mealybug infestation look like on stems?Learn what a mealybug infestation looks like on plant stems, how to identify these sap-sucking pests, and when to treat or call a professional.Moths & ButterfliesWhat does a spongy moth caterpillar look like?Spongy moth caterpillars hatch as tiny dark larvae in spring. Their colors, hair tufts and spots change as they grow. Here is what to look for.Moths & ButterfliesWhat does a spongy moth egg mass look like?A spongy moth egg mass is a firm, oval patch about 30 to 60 mm long that looks like tan felt or a dried apricot slice covered in hairs.PlanthoppersWhat does a spotted lanternfly egg mass look like on outdoor objects?Learn what spotted lanternfly egg masses look like on outdoor objects, how to identify them through the seasons, and how to safely scrape and destroy them.Moths & ButterfliesWhat does a squash vine borer egg look like on a stem?Learn what a squash vine borer egg looks like on a stem, how to find it, and what practical steps to take next.Moths & ButterfliesWhat does a tomato hornworm egg look like?A tomato hornworm egg is a smooth, pale green sphere about 1 mm across, laid singly on tomato and other nightshade leaves.Moths & ButterfliesWhat does a tomato hornworm turn into?The tomato hornworm becomes a sphinx moth, also called a hawk moth, after pupating in a small chamber in the soil.Flies & GnatsWhat does an apple maggot fly look like?Learn what an apple maggot fly looks like, how to identify it, and how to manage infestations safely.Garden PestsWhat does an Asian citrus psyllid look like on a citrus tree?Learn what Asian citrus psyllids look like on citrus trees, how to identify them, and what steps to take when dealing with these pests.Moths & ButterfliesWhat does an oak processionary moth nest look like?An oak processionary moth nest is white silk webbing on oak trunks or large limbs, bright as cotton candy at first, then dull gray or brown.Moths & ButterfliesWhat does box tree moth caterpillar damage look like?Learn what box tree moth caterpillar damage looks like on boxwood shrubs, from early windowpane feeding to severe skeletonization and webbing.Moths & ButterfliesWhat does browntail moth rash look like?Browntail moth rash shows up as red bumps, welts or inflamed patches, often mistaken for poison ivy. Heavy exposure spreads it widely and it itches.Other True BugsWhat does chinch bug damage look like on St. Augustine grass?Learn how to identify chinch bug damage on St. Augustine grass, separate it from other lawn problems, and handle infestations safely.RaccoonsWhat does lawn grub damage look like?Learn what lawn grub damage looks like, how to perform the carpet pull test, and when to treat or call a professional.SlugsWhat does rose sawfly larva damage look like on rose leaves?Learn to identify rose sawfly larva damage on rose leaves, understand their feeding habits, and find practical ways to manage them safely.Moths & ButterfliesWhat does sod webworm damage look like early in the season?Learn what early sod webworm damage looks like in your lawn, how to spot the caterpillars hiding in the thatch, and what practical steps to take next.Moths & ButterfliesWhat does sod webworm damage look like?Learn what sod webworm damage looks like in your lawn, how to identify the caterpillars, and practical steps for management and when to call a professional.SpidersWhat does spider mite damage look like?Learn how to identify spider mite damage on plants, spot the key physical signs, and decide on the right practical steps to handle an infestation safely.ThripsWhat does Thrips parvispinus damage look like?Learn to identify and handle Thrips parvispinus damage on plants, with clear steps for inspection, cultural control, and when to call professionals.Scale Insects & MealybugsWhat eats mealybugs?Mealybug destroyers, lacewing larvae, hoverfly larvae, spiders and a natural fungus all eat mealybugs. Control ants first, since they protect them.Other True BugsWhat fruit damage can stink bugs cause on tomatoes?Stink bugs leave white halo-like marks on tomatoes where they pierced the fruit to suck juices. Heavy feeding can also deform young fruit.