Cantaloup leaf severely damaged by leaf miners. 



To control thrips and a light infes- 

 tation of spider mites, apply parathion. 

 which kills thrips and mites but does 

 not kill mite eggs. Make a second 

 application in 1 week to kill the newly 

 hatched mites. W atch the field for 

 recurrence of mites, and make addi- 

 tional applications if necessary. 



To contrpl thrips and a heavy infes- 

 tation of spider mites, apply a dust 

 containing parathion and ovex. It 

 kills thrips. mites, and mite eggs. 



If spicier mites are present, do not 

 apply dieldrin — it may cause the mites 

 to increase. 



Melon Aphid 



The melon aphid is a small, soft- 

 bodied, sucking insect found in colonies 

 on the underside of cantaloup leaves. 

 If numerous, the aphids will cause 

 severe leaf curling. 



• Control. — \^ hen aphids first ap- 

 pear, look for their natural enemies — 

 small, wasplike parasites, lady beetles, 

 aphis-lions, and maggots of syrphid 

 flies. If these natural enemies are 

 present, vou probablv will not need to 

 use an insecticide. If melons aphids 

 continue to increase, one application of 

 parathion or demeton will usually con- 

 trol them. 



Cucumber Beetles 



Cucumber beetles are about 1 4: inch 

 long, are vellowish or greenish, and 

 may be striped, banded, or spotted. 

 The beetles slow down plant growth 

 when they become numerous. 



• Control. — If the beetles become 

 numerous, one application of para- 

 thion. dieldrin. or cryolite will control 

 them. 



