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Squash bugs! (discuss.tchncs.de)

submitted 4 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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[–] IMALlama 2 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago)

This year I tried insecticidal soap, applied weekly. I don't know if our infestation last year wasn't that bad, but it seems to have done the trick.

If you want to limit your pesticide application, you can put out traps for the adults. You won't catch them all, but you'll know when they show up. IMO, it's easier to watch traps than it is to look for eggs. When the adults show up, start treating for eggs.

If you grow climbing verities on a trellis treatment will be easier.