Description:
Cucumber beetles (rootworms) are significant insect pests of sweet potatoes in Louisiana. Adults and larvae of these insects feed on sweet potatoes, but larvae are the most damaging. Descriptions of the banded cucumber beetle and the spotted cucumber beetle, as well as management strategies for these insects, are included in this publication. (PDF Format Only)

Primary Audience:
General

Publication #:
2960

Cost Hard Copy:
online only

Resource Updated:
3/22/2007 10:13:07 AM