John M

Squash vines do climb, and they’re actually very good at it when given the right support.   If you’ve ever watched a squash vine sprawl across your garden, you already know these plants love to reach and grab onto anything they can find.   So if you’ve been asking yourself “do squash vines climb,” the … Read more

Squash vine borers do live in soil, but only during part of their life cycle.   The larvae burrow into the stems of your squash plants and feed from the inside.   Once they finish feeding, they drop down into the soil to pupate.   That’s when they become a hidden problem right beneath your … Read more

Squash vine borers do not eat cucumbers.   That’s the short answer, and it’s actually good news for your cucumber patch.   Squash vine borers are picky little pests with a very specific appetite, and cucumbers just aren’t on their menu.   However, that doesn’t mean your cucumbers are completely safe from every problem in … Read more

Squash vine borers do attack watermelon, and if you’re growing watermelons in your garden, this is one pest you need to take seriously.   These pests love members of the cucurbit family, which includes watermelons, squash, pumpkins, and cucumbers.   So yes, your watermelon plants are definitely on the menu if squash vine borers are … Read more

Squash vine borers do not attack tomatoes, and this is one of those gardening myths that keeps popping up because these pests are notorious for wreaking havoc in vegetable gardens.   If you’ve ever spotted a squash vine borer hovering near your tomato plants, you might have panicked and wondered whether squash vine borers attack … Read more

Yes, squash vine borers do attack cantaloupe, and they can be one of the most frustrating pests you’ll ever deal with in your garden.   If you’ve been asking yourself “do squash vine borers attack cantaloupe,” the short answer is absolutely yes, and they can cause serious damage if you don’t catch them early.   … Read more