As in other areas, destructive garden bugs in Montana, Nebraska, Wyoming and the Dakotas can devastate garden crops and challenge your skills as a gardener. If you live in these states, here are the ten most damaging bugs for your region and a list of potential pests you may find lurking among your garden plants. Devasting Insects in South Dakota and Beyond Aphids – Considered the most common garden pest, aphids weaken plants by sucking sap and transmitting plant diseases. Chemical control is fairly ineffective as aphids cluster on the underside of foliage. Instead, dislodge these pests with strong blasts of water from the hose and release predatory insects to keep populations in check. Blister Beetles – Although these caustic bugs are particularly problematic in alfalfa fields, blister beetles also defoliate garden plants like peas, beans, tomatoes and potatoes. It’s not advisable to handpick these insects as they produce a […]
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