House Digest on MSN2d
Downsides To Growing Zucchini Plants That Gardeners Should Be Aware Of
Zucchini is pretty easy to grow, but when you're dealing with nature, there are always extra challenges. Here's what you need ...
University of Delaware1y
Non-chemical pest control options for managing insect pests on Cucurbits
Squash bugs overwinter as adults ... With a sharp knife, carefully slit the vine lengthwise, and remove and destroy the borer. Check closely for multiple borers. Immediately cover the slit stem with ...
Ukiah Daily Journal on MSN11d
Gardening: Organic insect pest control in vegetable and flower gardens
You can have a beautiful, productive garden while working with nature to manage insect pests. As you incorporate various ...
Hosted on MSN1mon
Guide to Growing Squash in Veggie Gardens
The most common insect pests for squash are squash bugs and squash vine borers. Check for insect eggs on the underside of leaves. They look like bronze-colored dots. If you see them, scrape them ...
Hosted on MSN1mon
What’s a degree day? Do the math and your veggie crops, blooms, will soon thank you
When discussing the trials that accompany vegetable gardening, gardeners often mention issues they’ve had with various insects in their garden. Be they squash bugs, squash vine borers, cucumber ...
Now Is the Time to Prevent Spring and Summer Garden Pests
Bugs—such as squash vine borers, cabbage moths, and cabbage loopers—can overwinter if they’re tucked in well enough. One ...
Hosted on MSN1mon
Organic insect pest control possible in vegetable, flower gardens
squash bugs, and squash vine borers on susceptible plants. Just cover the plantings with row covers immediately after seeding. Since basil and beans do not need to be pollinated to produce the ...