Squash vine borers are attracted to the color yellow ... While BT thuricide can be used as a preventative spray, you can also inject BT thuricide directly into plant stems with a disposable ...

Squash vine borers ( Melittia cucurbitae ... Chemical applications work as well, but if you plan to spray, use an insecticide containing both pyrethrin and PBO, as it is more effective than ...

To reduce the amount you spray, place a small board or shingles ... reduced likelihood for survival over the winter. The squash vine borer may be a relatively new threat for many gardeners.

The squash vine borer moth (a species of seslid moth ... Other controls to be considered are using a homemade soap spray or coffee ground spray. Neem oil can be effective but also may harm ...

The larva of a moth called the squash vine borer is capable of causing such ... your area can help your plants get missed by the borer. Spray the vines twice a week with insecticidal soap or ...

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 ...

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 ...

I do have squash vine borers, but I think my bigger problem might be pickleworms. They moved from the squash to my cucumbers and then my melons. I bought some BT spray because I have about 15 half ...

In the morning, quickly squish the bugs or spray congregated insects ... this is the work of the squash vine borer. Adults are one-half inch long clear winged moths that resemble a wasp.