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Aphids are Yellowish-pink to pale green plant lice that suck ......plant juices. They are a soft-bodied, oval/pear shaped insect and are commonly found on nearly all varieties of plants, vegetables, field crops, and fruit trees. Hot Pepper Wax repels bugs from your plants, fruits and flowers. 100% natural spray uses pepper extract and wax to effectively discourage pests. Helps to reduce stress on cuttings.
Leafhoppers
Leaf hoppers are a small flying insect about a centimeter across their wing span, They vary in color from varying shades of green to grays. Like Aphids they suck plant juices causing stress, lack of vigor, fruit drop and in bad infestations death of the host plant. They are also known to be carriers of some plat pathogens / diseases.
The key aspect of managing leafhopper infestations is to detect them before it becomes too difficult to deal with. Plant inspection is one detection method. Another method is to use Yellow Sticky Traps, placed slightly above crop height
Recommended Pesticide Control For Leaf Hoppers is * Rotenone/Pyrethrin which Controls aphids, asparagus beetle, bean beetle, cabbageworm, cherry fruitfly, Colorado potato beetle, cucumber beetle, elm leaf beetle larvae, thrips, flea beetle, garden fleahopper, webworm, harlequin bug, Japanese beetle, mite, leafhopper, leaf roller, raspberry fruit worm, rose chafer, sod webworm, squash bug (nymph) and squash vine borer, strawberry leafroller ....
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Leafminers
Leaf Miners are any insect that lays its eggs in the spongy layer between the upper and lower surfaces of leaves. The vast majority of leaf-mining insects are moths and flies, some beetles and wasps also exhibit this behavior. A few mining insects utilize other parts of a plant, such as the surface of a fruit. Various varieties attack various plants, There are over 200 species of leaf miners.
Leafminers make small tunnels in the leaves of plants. Other symptoms include discoloration of the leaves. Try out an organic pesticide to treat the problem. Bioneem is effective in suppressing leaf miner infestations.
See Article on Leaf Miners for more extensive information
Squash bugs
Squash bugs leave tiny yellow to brown speckles on the leaves. The vines wilt. Try using a wooden board to trap the bugs. The bugs will accumulate under the board and can be easily trapped and 'squashed" - No, that's not why they are called Squash Bugs , they feed on Yellow summer squash, winter squashes, as well pumpkins ,cucumbers and melons .
Late season or fall feeding of Squash bugs is generally not serious. Early detection of nymphs however is vital, as adult squash bugs are difficult to kill.
Remove and kill both nymphs and adults by dropping them into a pail of soapy water. This is effective if only a few plants are affected. They hide under leaves and move quickly when disturbed. Crush any eggs that are attached to the undersides and stems of leaves. Remove plant debris around the garden during the growing season to reduce the potential harborages where squash bugs may hide. Clean up cucurbit debris and other plant matter around the garden at seasons end to reduce the number of overwintering sites. Insecticides are normally not required to manage squash bugs.
Whiteflies
There are over 1200 known species of whiteflies. These tiny, insects feed in large numbers on leaf undersides by sucking out plant juices. They secrete a sticky substance called honeydew that may cause the growth of a sooty black fungus [Image}, and also attracts other insect pests. Yellowing leaves are also symptomatic. White flies are visible to the eye and will swarm in large groups when the plant is shaken. See Whitefly Control Products
Nematodes
Nematodes are microscopic worms that infect plants and cause swelling on the roots and stems, and small knots on the roots . When infected, the plants will wilt. Garlic as a companion not only repels vampires and the opposite sex but is said to repel nematodes as well. Crop rotation is also vital in avoiding nematodes. Once infested Predator Nematodes  will control the populations of parasitic nematodes.
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Cucumber Beetles
| There are two different forms of this pest. Striped and It's cousin the spotted cucumber beetle (A/K/A southern corn rootworm) is basically identical except that it features a dozen black spots instead of stripes. (Another well-known family member is the corn rootworm.)
Whether spotted or striped, both are the same size and the same, greenish-yellow color, and both dine on a wide variety of cucumber and related vegetables as well as various ornamentals ( roses and dahlias for dessert )
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| BioNeem disrupts insects hormonal balance so they die before they molt to the next life stage. BioNEEM suppresses some insects desire to feed and also repels in areas that have been sprayed. These different modes of action result in broad spectrum control of the majority of insects that harm your yard and garden. BioNEEM spares many beneficial insects such as honey bees and Lady Bugs that prey on undesirable insects.
Rotenone is also effective against cucumber beetles.
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