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OK, last year, they got our Zucs. I have a lot MORE squashes this year (spaghetti anyone?). What can I use on the squashes that won't hurt the tomatoes? Sharp sticks only helped so much last year, we ended up losing ALL the plants to the borers.:evil: I want something with some staying power, but would prefer organic. I think having to spray after every rain may be a pain, but then again, last year there was a drought..... I think I'd just like to kill the little buggers.:twisted: Will BT work on borers?

laurel-tx

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Thanks, that's what I figured. I just got the catalog with the 25$ off cupon two days ago. I think I'll let them send me that one FREE!!:D:D:D:D

laurel-tx

What catalog and coupon? I hate the SV borers too!

Gardens Alive. I get a catalog every year with a coupon $25 off on a $50 order. I order all my organic stuff with the coupon. I also ordered Green Step to deal with caterpillars.

Surround also will help with sunscald on tomatoes. It is supposed to be really good with cucumber beetles. I really got tired of that thing where they come and and eat up my corn, cucumbers, and winter and summer squash.

Google Gardens Alive coupon. About 10 different places have a $20 off a $40 order.

LoreD

Earl, I've already ordered the Surround to try out on the cukes and melons this year. I used a $20 off coupon.

As Lore indicated, if you go to one of those coupon sites, it will redirect you (with a referrer id so they get credit) to the Gardens Alive page. When you check out, look for the $20 discount to be applied against the total.

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