Bugs

Colorado Potato Beetles —
Pretty but Damaging Garden Insects

It's too bad that Colorado potato beetles (also called potato bugs) are such pesky garden insects because they're actually quite pretty. Mottled and striped in bright yellows and oranges, Colorado potato beetles have a rather hand-painted quality that would probably be appreciated under different circumstances. Unfortunately, these little garden pests would much rather munch on your eggplants, peppers, tomatoes and potatoes than pose for a photoshoot or two. Signs of Colorado potato beetle infestation include ragged leaves and (in serious cases) stripped stems (often called stemming).
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