9 Ways a Gardener Gets Rid of Cucumber Beetles—and Keeps Them From Coming Back

9 Ways a Gardener Gets Rid of Cucumber Beetles—and Keeps Them From Coming Back

Christina Gray / Getty ImagesKey PointsSigns of cucumber beetle activity include chewed leaves, holes, dimples, and scars on fruits.Cucumber beetles transmit bacterial wilt and cucumber mosaic virus, which cause plant death. Cucumber beetles are small, with 3 black stripes or 12 black spots. No matter where you garden in the U.S., if you grow cucumbers, squashes, melons, or beans, you are likely to see cucumber beetles.These insect pests aren't …