Squash Bug Control

jtjmartin · June 27, 2019

I was away for 9 days - I came back to 100s of squash bug nymphs, eggs and adults. I've dealt with squash vine borers every year I've gardened - but never squash bugs!

Eggs - I've tried masking tape, but its quicker just to tear the egg clusters off. Anything I can apply to the eggs to kill them?

Nymphs - Boy, they are great at hiding under leaves. I think I have most of them through using pyrethrin and spinosad. Both of these were a lot more effective once I thinned out damaged and old leaves. Any other tips?

Adults - (same as nymphs) I also smush them or drop them in soapy water when I catch them.

Other controls, tips, moral support

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June 27, 2019	#1
jtjmartin Tomatovillian™ Join Date: May 2016 Location: Williamsburg VA Zone 7b Posts: 1,110	Squash Bug Control I was away for 9 days - I came back to 100s of squash bug nymphs, eggs and adults. I've dealt with squash vine borers every year I've gardened - but never squash bugs! Eggs - I've tried masking tape, but its quicker just to tear the egg clusters off. Anything I can apply to the eggs to kill them? Nymphs - Boy, they are great at hiding under leaves. I think I have most of them through using pyrethrin and spinosad. Both of these were a lot more effective once I thinned out damaged and old leaves. Any other tips? Adults - (same as nymphs) I also smush them or drop them in soapy water when I catch them. Other controls, tips, moral support ?