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Squash bugs! (discuss.tchncs.de)

submitted 3 months ago by [email protected] to c/gardening

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Hey all, As the title suggests, I got a pest problem. I've tried diatomaceous Earth and spinosad spray, neither of which seem to work. I'm pretty sure they've killed my crop for this year. I'm wondering what you all do. I'm trying to avoid truly nasty pesticides, and I honestly don't have the drive to physically remove them, so for me, those two options are right out. I'm willing to keep trying spinosad, I think it's mostly that it rains a day or two later, and it's gone by the time the next batch of eggs hatch. Any suggestions are appreciated.

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[–] [email protected] 4 points 3 months ago

Diatomaceous earth only works when it's dry, fyi, so that can be tricky directly in the garden where things are bound to get wet.

I've heard that peppermint essential oil can deter insects, but it does come with the side effect of smelling like you live inside a diner mint, for better or worse.