John M

You know acorn squash is ripe when the skin turns a deep, solid color and feels hard to the touch, and the stem has dried and turned brown.   If you’re wondering how do you know acorn squash is ripe, the answer is simpler than you think once you know what to look for.   … Read more

You kill squash vine borers by catching them early and using a combination of physical removal, careful gardening practices, and targeted treatments before they destroy your plants.   If you’ve been asking “how do you kill squash vine borers?” you’re not alone, because these pests are the number one enemy of zucchini, squash, and pumpkins … Read more

You kill squash bugs by catching them early, using simple handpicking, and applying targeted treatments like diatomaceous earth or insecticidal soap.   Squash bugs are one of the most frustrating pests you can deal with in a vegetable garden because they suck the sap right out of your plants and can wipe out an entire … Read more

You can kill squash bugs naturally by handpicking them, using row covers, and applying diatomaceous earth around your plants.   These pests love to suck the sap out of your squash, zucchini, and pumpkin vines, and they can quickly wipe out an entire crop if you ignore them.   But you don’t need harsh chemicals … Read more

You can kill squash bug eggs by physically removing and destroying them before they hatch.   Squash bug eggs are tiny, oval-shaped, and usually laid in neat clusters on the undersides of squash, zucchini, and pumpkin leaves.   If you’ve been wondering how do you kill squash bug eggs without harsh chemicals, the good news … Read more

You can kill squash borers by physically removing them from your plants, applying beneficial nematodes to the soil, or using row covers as a barrier before the moths lay their eggs.   Squash borers are the larvae of the squash vine borer moth, and they are one of the most frustrating pests for anyone growing … Read more