Brown Soft Scale, Coccus hesperidum Brown soft scales are small flattened oval insects that are common pests of greenhouse and house plants. Scales decrease plant vigor by removing phloem and excrete sticky honeydew.  Order: HemipteraFamily: Coccidae Description and...
Spotted-wing Drosophila, Drosophila suzukii – Management in Home Plantings  Spotted–wing drosophila is a small fly that develops in many kinds of fruits. It is particularly damaging to raspberries, blackberries, and strawberries. The young stage is a maggot...
Spider Mites Spider Mites small arachnids that are difficult to see with the unaided eye. They are a common pest on many plants in yards and gardens. Symptoms of injury include flecking, discoloration (bronzing), and scorching of leaves. Injury can lead to leaf loss...
Squash Bugs Squash bugs can be a destructive insect pest of winter squash and pumpkins. Adults and nymphs suck sap from the plants resulting in wilted vines, often prematurely killing plants.  Order: HemipteraFamily: Coreidae Description Squash bugs, Anasa tristis...
Fungus Gnats Fungus gnats are small, dainty flies that commonly develop in the growing medium of houseplants.  Order: DipteraFamily: Sciaridae Description Fungus gnats are small, mosquito-like insects often found in greenhouses, homes, and offices. Adults 3 mm long,...
