Here's how to get rid of squash vine borers without pesticides and stop them from coming back. Found throughout North America, squash vine borers (Melittia cucurbitae) are a type of clearwing moth ...

Q: What chemical can I use to prevent squash vine borer? At what stage of development is the chemical applied? Thanks! (email reference) A: I have some information for you from my colleagues at the ...

Growing summer squash like zucchini and yellow crookneck is a hallmark of western Pennsylvania gardens. Many of us have been either the benefactor or recipient of a grocery bag of extra zucchini, ...

I have some information for you from my colleagues at the University of Minnesota Extension Service. Most management options are limited to control of the hatching larvae before they enter the plant.

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Squash vine borer with adult moth Q: Last year my summer squash plants got destroyed by squash vine borers. What can I do to ...

Gardeners are made of tough stuff. We manage a brave smile when our seedlings get nibbled, our leaves go spotty and the blessed groundhogs help themselves to our harvest. But there is one affliction ...

Gardeners around Tucson are starting to complain about the sudden death of their zucchini and other squash. One day the plant is fine, and the next it's wilted and yellowing, clearly on the brink of ...

If you’ve ever headed out into the garden in the morning to discover your zucchini plants have collapsed overnight, it’s likely the work of squash vine borers. These destructive pests can lay waste to ...

This image shows a squash vine borer larva and its telltale "frass" excrement inside a hollow squash stem. Zucchini, squash, cucumber and muskmelon plants die quickly after blooming, without so much ...

Hello, Mid-Ohio Valley farmers and gardeners. Rain seems to be the theme for the summer of 2022. Plentiful moisture is good for crops but can also lead to fungus problems. Scout the garden for plant ...