Squash Vine Borer Protection
Looking for ideas for protecting my zucchini plants from borers. I usually grow mine in 14" pots (Patio Star is in a class by itself for pots), but have even considered making a small raised bed that I could cover with some type of pop-up protector. Tried chemicals, and that doesn't seem to work well, plus I don't like using chemicals because of the bees. Has anyone used this "sticky-goo" like you put on the base of trees, or do the borers actually enter the stems from under the soil?
What I'd like in a cover:
1) Very portable
2) Easy to handle and store.
3) Good ventilation
I like the looks of these pop-up tomato (etc.) protectors, but they are not suitable for use after the weather warms.
Suggestions?
-GG
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