Protect your cucumbers, cantaloupe, squash, and pumpkins from cucumber beetles and the plant disease they can spread.

University of Illinois Extension horticulture experts will present tips, how-to’s, and answer questions about each monthly topic. The series focuses on home gardening, environmental stewardship, and ...

These are also the months when insect pests can really make their presence known, with plant and fruit damage becoming increasingly noticeable. Adults feed on leaves, flowers, and fruits of cucumber, ...