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LilGardenQueen

06-19-2009 05:08 PM

Squash Borers are getting all my squash. HELP!

Does any one have some organic recommendations for dealing with Squash Borers? They are attacking my squash plants.

Lagniappe

06-19-2009 05:11 PM

Re: Squash Borers are getting all my squash. HELP!

Squash em'! :ha:
Sorry, I couldn't resist.
Welcome to the community, I'm sure someone here will have experience with the borers.

Richard

06-19-2009 07:40 PM

Re: Squash Borers are getting all my squash. HELP!

Quote:

Originally Posted by LilGardenQueen (Post 80845)

Does any one have some organic recommendations for dealing with Squash Borers? They are attacking my squash plants.

Use an organic pyrethrin. For cost-effectiveness, compare the dosages (tablespoons per gallon) between products. In my local independent nurseries, the "Green Light" brand is the best value.

Bananaman88

06-19-2009 07:42 PM

Re: Squash Borers are getting all my squash. HELP!

I've heard that you can spray the stems with Dipel; it has Bacillus thurengiensis (Bt) in it and that will help control them. I have the same problem every year in Houston with borers but I haven't tried Bt on my squash yet.

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