Insects
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1/8 inch long; soft bodied; green, pink, red or brown; underside of leaves; suck plant juices. | Malathion |
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1/18 inch long; bronze black, blue or green; jump quickly; eat small holes in leaves | Sevin |
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Up to 1 1/2 inches long; pale green with light stripes down back; doubles up or loops when it crawls; chews leaves | Bacillus thuringiensis (Dipel, Thuricide, Biotrol) |
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1/4 to 1/3 inch; yelowish white; legless; feed on turnip root | Diazinon |
Before using a pesticide, read the label. Always follow cautions, warnings and directions. Since greens are harvested often, be sure to follow waiting periods for pesticides.
Diseases
Diseases can be troublesome when the weather is cloudy and damp. If plants begin to look weak and unhealthy, diseases may be present. Your county Extension agent can help you select a good fungicide to use for disease control.
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