Please help identifying this cucumber plant pest

[gg_1899]

Hi,
I've looked up possible pests on cucumber plants, but could not easily find similar damage patterns. Image "cuce1" has the only possible suspect I found, is that the one ?
If "yes" should I just hand pick as I find or is there something else to be done ?
If "no", what is the pest I should be looking after ?

Thank you.

 

[amandab0419]

That looks like an Oriental beetle. I have so many of those and Japanese bottles at my house this year. They are in the grass, trees, garden and pool. There is an app for apple called Picture Insect and you take a picture of any insect and it tells you what it is.

 

[gg_1899]

Thank you, @amandab0419 , have you tried managing these pests ? I've looked up on ways now, I wonder if there's a method that worked for you ?
Thank you.

 

[amandab0419]

No I haven’t tried anything yet. I know there are beetle trap bags that you can get. I have been trying to get one but they are sold out everywhere around me.

 

[gg_1899]

I've read that neem seed oil can help mitigating those and possibly other pests, I may opt for that as it's considered organic treatment.

 

[amandab0419]

Let me know if you have any luck. I am an organic gardener as well. I don’t use anything. I plant extra of everything incase of bugs or disease.

 

[gg_1899]

Will do, the order from Amazon should arrive today/tomorrow:

Amazon.com: Organic Neem Bliss 100% Pure Cold Pressed Neem Seed Oil 32 oz - OMRI Listed for Organic Use: Garden & Outdoor

Amazon.com: Organic Neem Bliss 100% Pure Cold Pressed Neem Seed Oil 32 oz - OMRI Listed for Organic Use: Garden & Outdoor

www.amazon.com

 

[gg_1899]

Update:
I've purchased the Neem seed oil, mixed according to instructions and sprayed onto the leafs. It has been raining here, basically nonstop since the beginning of July, so application was done not more than twice (what's the point, the rain will wash it off).

The best I could say is - the spots and damage on the leafs did not become any worse, and on the young cucumber plant which was already being attacked - new and good looking leafs grew and so far - they seem to be damage free.

I would consider the treatment anywhere between "somewhat successful" and "successful". I would certainly keep this oil in my "go to" treatments.

 

[gg_1899]

Another worthwhile note would be - as a protective measure I sprayed the zucchini and summer squash plants - which were not infected, and they still seem to be completely pest or disease free so far.