Squash Vine Borer Protection

[Greatgardens]

Originally Posted by Father'sDaughter

Squishing the larva grosses me out, but it has kept my zucchini plants alive and producing into October. I've completely mangled section of stem digging them out and thought for sure the plant would die, but I cover the stem with soil and the plants just keep growing like nothing happened.

Are you referring to vining or bush (Zucchini) types? Seems like vining would offer a greater chance for success.

-GG