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 ...

*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 ...

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, ...

Here’s how to get rid of these destructive pests of squash and pumpkins. If you’ve ever headed out into the garden in the morning to discover your zucchini plants have collapsed overnight, it’s likely ...

July and August in the vegetable garden typically bring bountiful harvests of colorful vegetables. These are also the months when insect pests can really make their presence known, with plant and ...

Many of us love to grow and eat squash, but that endeavor does not come without challenges. Two primary challenges to successfully growing squash are the squash bug and the squash vine borer. You can ...

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 ...

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 ...