Most squash plants don’t get eaten from the outside. They get hollowed out from within, and by the time the leaves start to ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Growing summer squash like zucchini and yellow crookneck is a hallmark of western Pennsylvania gardens. Many of us have been ...

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 ...

A practical gardening guide focused on protecting squash plant from common pests such as squash vine borers and insects, helping gardeners keep plants healthy and productive throughout the growing ...

Pests become a major problem in July if you're not careful. Watch out for these 6 bugs and your garden will thank you.

A: Squash vine borer is very active this time of year. They overwinter in the soil, and once they emerge, the larvae bore into the stems close to the soil surface. From a distance, the first sign is ...

Most gardeners have been harvesting vegetables for several weeks now, and insects can be a concern as they build up to damaging levels late in the growing season. Here are a few common pests that are ...

Most likely this damage is due to an insect called a squash vine borer. These caterpillars are problems as they feed inside the stem of plants in the squash family (cucumbers, pumpkins, melons), ...

Hello, Mid-Ohio Valley farmers and gardeners. Rain seems to be the theme for the summer of 2022. Plentiful moisture is good for crops but can also lead to fungus problems. Scout the garden for plant ...

STEMMING THE PROBLEM: Squash vine borers kill squash plants by burrowing into their stems. A few preventive measures can save gardens from a squashless growing season. Photo by Chloe Lieberman Your ...