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Vegetables
Volume 53 Number 8 Date 06/06/2008 RED TURNIP BEETLE - Many reports and observations regarding this beetle invading gardens in Portage, Waushara and Wood counties were received by extension entomologist Phil Pellitteri. The red turnip beetle is most prevalent in the central sands area of the state where it feeds on garden vegetables and weeds in the mustard family. Hosts include broccoli, canola, radish and turnip, but hoary alyssum and yellow rocket are thought to be the primary food plants. ASPARAGUS BEETLE - Adults of the common and spotted species were noted mating and egg-laying earlier this week. Eggs were observed on May 27 in eastern Dane County and the adults were noticed shortly afterward. Lack of rainfall throughout early May slowed asparagus development considerably in some areas and caused egg laying to be delayed. Ordinarily, this event begins between 150-240 degree days (base 50°F). -- Krista Hamilton, DATCP Entomologist 
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