JACKSONVILLE — There are a variety of insects that will feed on squash. One of the more troublesome is the squash vine borer. If you've grown squash and had a runner or two start wilting, there's a ...

One of the more common questions people ask this office is what is attacking their squash and other members of the curbit family. The answer is the usually the squash vine borer. Attack by squash vine ...

Did you find your vining crops suddenly wilting and dying last summer? If so, you may be suffering from a squash vine borer. This clearwing moth is a serious pest of vine crops such as summer squash, ...

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 ...

The squash vine borer victimizes summer & winter squashes, as well as pumpkins. So here is their routine. The adult lays eggs near or on the crown of the plant. After they hatch, the larvae burrow ...

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 ...

Q: I’m having problems with my squash vines. Every day the leaves droop like the plants need water, so I’ve been watering every day. The squash vines perk up overnight but during the day the leaves ...

Two harmful pests of squash and pumpkins are squash bugs and the squash vine borer. Both will kill plants and are difficult to control. Adult squash bugs are a mottled charcoal gray color. They are ...

Clemencia in Potomac, Maryland, writes: “Could you look at the attached picture and tell me if the bug is a squash vine borer? “If so, is there anything I can do at this juncture in the growing season ...

This week there are tips for new gardeners and more. This week on Backyard Farmer we’ll help you manage squash vine borers and share a few tips for new gardeners. The Backyard Farmer experts also ...

Summer squash is an important part of summer nostalgia for many of us. Whether it’s fried, grilled or baked into bread and casseroles, some kind of squash seems to make its way into nearly every ...