Cucumber beetles munched on this piece of kale leaf. Ladybugs are one of the good guys, helping to control populations of aphids and other harmful insect pests in the garden.

Cucumber beetles can destroy your garden fast. Learn how to get rid of them—and stop them from coming back—with these simple control and prevention tips.

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However, because cucumber beetles transfer the disease you can prevent this problem by controlling the insect. Protect young plants by using row covers, cheesecloth or other mechanical barriers.

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Bacterial wilt disease spread by cucumber beetles can seriously damage cucumber plants. Eric Larson has some solutions.

Controlling slugs, harmful beetles and tomato hornworms Slugs and shell-covered small snails are always a problem in my garden.

Although tilling the soil in fall or spring can kill overwintering beetles, it damages soil structure and can increase weed germination.

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They’ll chew holes in leaves, eventually killing the plant. Control cucumber beetles with good hygiene and vigilance. Clean up the garden at the end of the season and keep it neat.