Beware the chewing caterpillars!

 Yes, they try to look so innocent..........clearly not the case. This year is already starting out bad for these leaf destroyers! Above is a typical inch worm type larvae. These green ones typically feed during the day. Inspect the under sides of freshly chewed leaves, that's where they hang out. Often, once disturbed they will drop to the soil, so peek there too in your quest to find them. When they drop to the soil, they roll up in a ball, hoping to get so small you won't see them. If no green guys are present, could be the cut worm on the photo with the penny, as they are night chewers.

This is the adult inch worm moth, looking so innocent......not! Moths often spend their day hiding under debris and on the sides of flower pots. There is no good moth.......really.

I found these 3 gross guys under flats of plants in the hoop house Sunday. Is no place safe?  Not finding the green guys I searched further and there they were. All I can say is they ain't eatin' no more! These are cut worms who burrow into the soil during the day. Normally a little scratching around and you will find them.  It looks to be an active year. Daily checking for damage will help, don't wait until your plant is but a stem. June Beetles are also night feeders on plants, you just never know who is out to get your crops! Mayhem in the garden! Dusting can help, but since many skelotonize the 'undersides' of leaves, makes it more difficult to effectively apply dust.