Learn how to get rid of squash vine borers with effective identification, prevention, and treatment strategies. Protect your ...

Here's how to get rid of squash vine borers without pesticides and stop them from coming back. If your squash and pumpkin plants are wilting despite frequent watering or you’ve spotted holes ...

Every gardener has a nemesis. For some, it’s powdery mildew or aphids. For me, it’s the squash vine borer. Last summer, ...

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 ...

Follow the frass to the borer hole. With a sharp knife, carefully slit the vine lengthwise, and remove and destroy the borer. Check closely for multiple borers. Immediately cover the slit stem with ...

This creates more planting space and makes it easier to spot the dreaded squash vine borers that attach to the lower stem. Rise and Shine hybrid summer squash was bred for growing vertically.