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Cucumber beetle #779886

Asked January 07, 2022, 1:54 PM EST

Good afternoon, I live in north Wilmington and have had a major issue with spotted and striped cucumber beetle as well as lantern flies destroying my plants every season. I have tried neem oil along with other ways to control this infestation with no success. It’s extremely frustrating. Can you give me any advice? Thank you!

New Castle County Delaware

Expert Response

Good Afternoon:  I've provided two (I hope) helpful resources below.

https://extension.psu.edu/spotted-lanternfly-management-resources

https://extension.umd.edu/resource/cucumber-beetles-spotted-or-striped-vegetables

Carrie Murphy Replied January 07, 2022, 2:54 PM EST
Good evening Carrie,

Thank you for your response to my email regarding the recurring issue I have with cucumber beetles and bacterial wilt. The information you provided has been very helpful. I have been doing a bit of research on parthenocarpic varieties of cucumbers with the addition of using floating row covers.  Do you think this would be a good option for me to combat the infestation of cucumber beetles and lantern flies that decimate my crop every season?

Kind regards,
Dana

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The Question Asker Replied January 24, 2022, 6:19 PM EST

Dana, Any chance I can give you a call to discuss?  Please email me at <personal data hidden> with a good number where I can reach you today or tomorrow.  Thanks!

Carrie Murphy Replied January 27, 2022, 8:34 AM EST

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