Key Points Squash bugs harm zucchini and pumpkins by feeding on leaves and fruit, leading to wilting and poor harvests.Control them early with handpicking, organic sprays, and by attracting beneficial ...

The insect larva is up to half an inch long, caterpillar-like, and light green in color. In the fall, they form cocoons on the ground in leaf litter or soil. Adults are about a quarter of an inch ...

Lightning bug populations may be on the decline in Illinois and the U.S. Here's a look at why and how you can help.

Although squash bugs mostly target plant leaves, they’ll feed on fruit like zucchini and melons. This causes scarring on the fruit skins. Wilted, stunted, or dead plants.