Comments on: Organic Pill Bug Control with a Potato Trap

By: Annie Gaddis

Annie Gaddis — Tue, 11 Apr 2017 03:49:17 +0000

In reply to Annette Powell. Lynn and Kirk, thank you both for that information!

By: Kirk Gillman

Kirk Gillman — Fri, 07 Oct 2016 01:38:56 +0000

In reply to Annette Powell. I had better luck growing varieties which were more resistant to the squash bugs such as Chilean Squash which has a large enough stem that is can handle the bore holes and survive or butternut which has a harder stem and it is tougher for them to bore into.

By: The Living Farm

The Living Farm — Tue, 24 May 2016 13:48:22 +0000

In reply to Annette Powell. The first solution would be to not grow squash. Have a friend grow them in exchange for another vegetables that you can grow well. Or move the squash to another area of the yard. Another solution would be to get some chickens to patrol. I don't recommend chemicals, I would rather do without. The key is to get after the first set of eggs and adults to get them before they multiply to a point of no return.

By: Annette Powell

Annette Powell — Sat, 21 May 2016 23:01:22 +0000

What do you use to get rid of squash bugs on zucchini. Last year I had gorgeous plants, that I closely watched for squash bugs. I killed adults and eggs almost daily, by squishing the eggs and drowning the adults in soapy water, and they still killed my zucchini. They hit hard and fast. I’m afraid to even plant them in my garden this year…:(