Cherry Slug Sawflies
Cherry Slug Sawflies (Caliroa cerasi), also known as pear slugs, are destructive pests that attack cherry, pear, plum, and related ornamental trees. Despite their name, they are not…
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Cedar Waxwing Crop Pests
Cedar waxwings (Bombycilla cedrorum) are medium-sized fruit-eating birds that, while beautiful and beneficial in natural ecosystems, can become significant agricultural pests in orchards and berry-producing landscapes. These birds…
Cedar Leaf Blight Mites
Cedar leaf blight mites are microscopic pests that feed on cedar foliage, causing discoloration, browning, and reduced plant health. These mites are especially problematic in ornamental landscaping. The…
Catalpa Sphinx Caterpillars
Catalpa sphinx caterpillars are the larval stage of the catalpa sphinx moth and are well known for feeding on catalpa trees. These caterpillars can appear in large numbers…
Carpet Mite Beetles
Carpet mite beetles are fabric-damaging pests closely related to carpet beetles and other dermestid insects. These pests are commonly found in homes, especially in areas where natural fibers…
Canary Seed Weevils
Canary seed weevils are stored-product pests associated with dried seeds, grain products, and birdseed mixtures that contain suitable host materials. Like many weevils, they are small beetles with…
Cane Toads
Cane toads (Rhinella marina) are large invasive amphibians introduced into many tropical and subtropical areas outside their native range. Originally moved for attempted biological control of crop pests,…
California Ground Squirrels
California ground squirrels (Otospermophilus beecheyi) are burrowing rodents native to the western United States and are common in grasslands, open fields, roadsides, orchards, and residential landscapes. Although they…
Cactus Bugs
Cactus bugs are sap-feeding insects that attack a variety of cactus species, especially prickly pear and related ornamental cacti in arid and semi-arid regions. Although desert plants are…
Carpet Moths
Carpet moths are textile pests that infest natural fibers such as wool carpets, rugs, and clothing. Their larvae feed on keratin, causing holes and fabric damage. The “Fabric-Faced”…