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 ...

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.

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 ...

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. I’ve had ...

*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 ...

Zucchini, squash, cucumber and muskmelon plants die quickly after blooming, without so much as a goodbye. But if you look closely, you'll see the small puncture holes in the bottoms of stalks and ...

STEMMING THE PROBLEM: Squash vine borers kill squash plants by burrowing into their stems. A few preventive measures can save gardens from a squashless growing season. Photo by Chloe Lieberman Your ...

A versatile and nutritious vegetable with a rich history, squash has enchanted gardeners and gourmands for decades with its diversity in shape, color and flavor. A native American, squash comes in ...

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 ...