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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

Butternut squash is among the varieties that resist damage from squash vine borers. Your squash plant is growing vigorously, full of promising little fruits. Then, before you can pick a single one, ...

If your squash and pumpkin plants are wilting despite frequent watering or you’ve spotted holes bored into the base of your cucurbit plant stems, you may have a squash vine borer problem. These ...

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 ...