Typical Florida Lawn & Plant Pests
 AphidAphids are among the most destructive insect pests on cultivated plants in temperate regions. |  ArmywormThe armyworm gets its name from its habit of "marching" in large numbers from grasslands into crops |  CaterpillarsCaterpillars as a rule are voracious feeders and many of them are among the most serious of agricultural pests. |
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 Chinch BugFeed on plants belonging to the grass family; both wild and cultivated, such as wheat, rye, barley, oats, and corn. |  Grub WormThe grubs mostly live underground or under debris, so are not exposed to sunlight. |  MitesThe majority of mite species are harmless to humans, but a few species of mites can colonize humans directly, act as vectors for disease transmission, or cause or contribute to allergenic diseases. |
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 Mole CrickrtMole crickets are omnivores, feeding on larvae, worms, roots, and grasses. |  Plasterbag WormPlaster bagworm larvae do not eat cotton fiber products, but woolen threads are eagerly consumed by the larvae. |  ScaleMany scale species are serious crop pests. The waxy covering of many species of scale insects protects them effectively from contact insecticides, |
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 Slugs & SnailsLand-dwelling species can chew up leaves, bark, fruit and some plants. |  Sod WebwormSod webworms were first recognized as a serious pest of lawns and golf courses. |  WhiteflyThe ability of whiteflies to carry and spread disease is the widest impact they have had on global food production. Since whiteflies congregate in large numbers, susceptible plants can be quickly overwhelmed. |
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