The squash vine borer is a pest to look out for if you're growing zucchini, pumpkin, or squash in your yard. While the colorful moths may look attractive, their larvae feed on the leaves and stems of ...

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 ...

There's nothing more disappointing than going to pick a yummy squash and instead finding your squash plants in distress, destroyed by some unwelcome bug. But don't worry: we're looking at ways to ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...

One of the more troublesome, and potentially devastating, is the squash vine borer. If you've grown squash and had a runner or two start wilting, there's a good chance you've had an encounter with ...