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Pumpkin beetle (Red Pumpkin Beetle)
Plant disease guide · TerraceFarming
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What causes Pumpkin beetle (Red Pumpkin Beetle)?
Bright orange/red beetles chew large holes in the tender cotyledons and early leaves, often killing the seedling.
How to treat Pumpkin beetle (Red Pumpkin Beetle)
Handpick the beetles early in the morning when they are sluggish. Spray neem oil (5ml/L).
How to prevent Pumpkin beetle (Red Pumpkin Beetle)
Dust the seedlings and surrounding soil lightly with wood ash, which irritates the beetles and deters them.
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