This is my first season growing cucumbers. I'm growing Sweet Slice and have enjoyed a few so far. However the leaves are starting to look rough and I have identified several critters on the leaves as spotted cucumber beatles. Is there an organic solution to getting rid of these bad boys?
Thanks,
Wendie In Marion

From the article library...

http://www.dirtdoctor.com/organic/garde ... n/id/1789/

Thank you. I will have to get some garlic/pepper/seaweed and spray. I think they are starting on my green beans. I think it is to late for the Neem Oil. Wll it help to treat the bed prior to spring planting next year?

I don't believe you can pretreat for these types of pests.

I was wrong about my last reply. According to Howard's Bug Book, you can treat your garden/yard with beneficial nematodes and it will help with this pest.

Probably a silly question -- with the garlic/pepper spray, do I spray the soil or the plants? I found one in my veggies yesterday, need to stop them!

Thanks.