Cucumber beetles are one of the most destructive pests in the vegetable garden, and if you’re searching for how ...

You tuck cucumber vines into the soil while dreaming of the fresh, crunchy fruits and tart pickles to come. And then one day, you walk into the garden to find holey, sickly plants in place of the lush ...

Q: Last summer I had cucumbers and zucchini wilting and dying even though I’m pretty certain I didn’t have root rot or squash vine borer. What should I try this year so I can hopefully get a harvest?

Today’s topic is directly associated with last week's discussion regarding the management of insect populations and is the beginning of a three-part series where we will review a few of the most ...

Cucumber and squash production is in full swing in the garden, but there is a key pest that can affect the yield and quality of the fruit. The striped cucumber beetle (Acalymma vittatumare) can be a ...

CORVALLIS — Freshly planted and carefully tended, vegetable gardens can quickly become a magnet for trouble. Problems seem to spring up overnight. Weeds, for instance, can overtake a garden in days.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. striped cucumber beetle - Orest Lyzhechka/Getty Images After all the work involved in starting your garden and the research you've ...

Learn how to grow delicious cucumbers in your garden this summer, from planting tips to pest control and harvesting.

There are two main species of cucumber beetles: striped and spotted. Each is yellow and black, and about ¼ inch long. The striped cucumber beetle has a yellow and black-striped abdomen, while the ...