Plant and Pest Problems

Are you seeing lots of different insects in your vegetable garden? Wondering what they are and what to do? Check out our gallery of Top Insect Pests for photos, video clips, and lots of information about life cycle, host plants, signs and symptoms, prevention, and management.


Hornworm on tomato-parasitized by Braconid wasp	Imported cabbage worm adult	European corn borer larva

Most of the insects, fungi, bacteria, and other organisms living above and below ground in your garden are harmless or beneficial. A small percentage may cause minor injury to some of your vegetable plants. And a tiny percentage of insects and microorganisms are serious threats to vegetable plants. This section of our website will help you diagnose plant and pest problems and learn the safest methods for preventing and controlling these problems.

Videos: Controlling pests with Mike Raupp Double click on video to enlarge screen!

IPM Basics	CSI: Garden Pests	Stink bug Control

Still not sure what’s ailing your plants? Go to our Plant Diagnostic site and “hover” over “Vegetables”. You can also call our hotline at 1-800-342-2507- 8am-1pm, Mon-Fri- and speak with a Certified Professional Horticulturist OR send a question from our HGIC website. You can even attach photos!

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