Pests of cucurbits - 3: minor pests of cucurbits

Abstract

Cucumbers, pumpkins, watermelons, zucchini (young marrows) and gourds are all cucurbits. Cucurbits are vegetables which belong to the family Cucurbitaceae. Several insects can be found feeding on cucurbits but the damage they do depends on the type of plant.     Pumpkins and gourds are not damaged  much; cucumbers are more affected; watermelons and rock melons can be badly damaged   by insects.