Ticks

Ticks

Most Ticks are minute to small (e.g. 0.08–1.00 millimetre or 0.0031–0.039 inch), but the largest Acari (some ticks and red velvet mites) may reach lengths of 10–20 millimetres (0.39–0.79 in). It is estimated that over 50,000 species have been described (as of 1999)...
Thrips

Thrips

A few types of these narrow, barely visible insects are predators, but most are pests. Some kinds eat just about any plant, while others attack only a single species. Both the fringe-winged adults and the wingless nymphs scrape plant tissues and suck the juices. They...
Tent Caterpillars

Tent Caterpillars

In some years, tent caterpillars seem to be everywhere; in others, they drop out of sight. Long-haired, wrinkly, and up to 3 inches long, these pests build gauzy nests in the forks of tree branches. Eastern types are black with a white stripe along the back and blue...
Stinkbugs

Stinkbugs

The nymphs and adults have piercing mouthparts which most use to suck sap from plants, although some eat other insects. When they group in large numbers they can become significant pests. Stinkbugs normally appear during the spring and summer months. During warm...
Squash Vine Borers

Squash Vine Borers

An eastern pest, the squash vine borer is a 1 inch long caterpillar with a white, accordion like body and a brown head. It tunnels inside plant stems, cutting off the flow of nutrients and water. Infested vines may contain just one borer or as many as a hundred.