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Jun 19, 2021 · In this video, I'm going to give you ways to prevent squash bugs, including companion planting strategies. I'm also going to show a sure fire way to kill the...
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In today's 2 minute garden tip, I share an easy tip that eliminates the dreaded squash bug from your garden! Squash bugs are one of the worst garden pests, a...
It's the No. 1 question we get from gardeners -- and while there's no magic bullet (that's safe or organic!), our garden team has some pretty good strategies for keeping the little buggers at bay....
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- Hand Pick Off The Bugs and Eggs
- Companion Plant
- Attract Beneficial Insects
- Diatomaceous Earth
- Watch Your Mulch
- Over-Plant Your Squash
- Soap Spray
This is, and always will be, the best method of defense when it comes to getting rid of squash bugs. The most reliable way to get kill squash bugs is to do it yourself. I keep a jug of soapy water in the garden specifically for this purpose. Bug picking is best done in the morning or evening- simply go through your plants and pick off any adult bug...
You can also help control squash bugs by planting repellent plants with your squashes. Two of the most common plants that repel squash bugs are nasturtiums and white icicle radishes. You can read more about companion planting with squash on my article The Best Squash Companion Plants. Plant them throughout your squash beds for the best results. Oth...
The problem with most insecticides- even those labeled “organic”- is that they don’t differentiate between the good and the bad. Certain insects are very beneficial to have on your side when you are fighting pests. One such insect is theTachinid Fly, or Trichopoda pennipes. This little fly is very effective in helping to control squash bug populati...
Diatomaceous Earth is a powder made from ground up diatoms. It works my making microscopic cuts in the exoskeleton of insects- drying them out. There are 2 types-food grade andindustrial grade. You want thefood gradefor all of your gardening and pest needs. Simply spread a layer of diatomaceous earth at the base of the plant. It doesn’t work once i...
Squash bugs love to hide under the mulch around your plants and it provides the insects with a protective cover. If you must mulch, do not put it right up against the base of the plant, or try something likeplastic sheet mulchinginstead. Related Reading: How to Get Rid of These Garden Pests Naturally!
The more plants you have the more there is to go around! The first year I planted yellow scalloped squash, I planted 3 along with my usual zucchini. What I discovered is that the squash bugs preferred the yellow scalloped squash over the green zucchini. From that year on, I have planted a few sacrificial scalloped squash. I still use the above ment...
I don’t like to spray much of anything in the garden- organic or not- because of the affects it can have on good bugs and pollinators. But sometimes it’s a must. But one option is to spray the bugs with soapy water. Usually about 1 tablespoon per gallon of water. You can use detergent like Dawn dish soap or castille soap. Gently mix the soap and wa...
Jun 27, 2024 · Squash bugs usually hide under rocks and plant debris at night—a fact you can use to your advantage by making a squash bug trap. Lay a board or old tile on the soil near infested plants in the evening.
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Aug 29, 2024 · Squash bugs are one of the most annoying fall pests. Find out what they eat, how to identify them, and how to get rid of squash bugs in this guide by Kevin Espiritu. One of the most hated pests is the dreaded squash bug.
