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Ontario

This is the first year I have had cuke beatles, I have noticed when I remove my covers to check out the kin ,some times beatles are on the kin,and I notice very tiny chew marks on the surface, which I wash with bleach. Do they actually eat the skin? Thanks Terry

8/22/2012 3:17:58 PM

Smithville, Tn

Yes, they are eating it. If it heals up it can cause rough scars that can split open with growth. If they eat a big place it will cause a soft spot that can mold and rot.

8/23/2012 12:15:20 AM

Ontario

Thanks Malissa. I hope my bleach treatment is enough! Terry

8/23/2012 9:03:46 AM

Menomonie, WI (mail@gr8pumpkin.net)

yes they do...I had a beautiful 1370 Rose Pumpkin chewed to bits..Wipe it with a contact insecticide or garlic tea

8/23/2012 1:36:40 PM

Madison, OH (Steveford26@rocketmail.com)

I just change up my pesticide treatments every week with different ones to keep a handle on them... But i did find a good site for pest control... Its called "Domyownpestcontrol.com" any they have really good products that are commercial strength.

8/26/2012 2:42:08 AM