2006-07-26 10:16:30 · 5 answers · asked by Carolyn M 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
try companion planting--With squash you plant parsley and nasturtiums to help control the pest-I have been companion planting for several years and it does work pretty well--There are several web sites on companion planting--The farmers almanac has some information on it--Good luck
2006-07-28 08:03:29 · answer #1 · answered by curlyQ 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
From The Free-Lance Star :
Monitor plants and take appropriate actions when just a few pests are present to prevent large populations from developing. Gardeners can remove squash bug eggs, adults and nymphs manually and destroy them. Since squash bugs tend to congregate, boards or shingles placed around the plants will promote squash bug aggregation and simplify collecting and destroying the bugs. Controlling squash bug adults can be difficult, so treatment should be directed toward nymphs.
You might also want to visit the forum at the second link below where several others with the same problem are discussing alternate solutions and have links there as well.
Good luck!!
2006-07-26 17:25:42 · answer #2 · answered by Yahzmin ♥♥ 4ever 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't plant the susceptable plants in the same spot every year - as the adults lay eggs in the soil, and the larvae will emerge right where they can do the most damage.
Rotenoe is a plant-derived insecticide. It will biodegrade after a rain. But dust when it is not windy, as it will kill "good" bugs as well. Re-dust the plants after each rain.
2006-07-26 17:33:59 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have heard bury a jar with a inch or two out of the ground and put beer in the jar, lid off of course. Maybe also try some soapy water.
2006-07-26 17:24:01 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to walmart and buy sevin dust in the gardening department!its not harmful for you,your plants or your pets!
2006-07-26 18:29:33 · answer #5 · answered by cyndi b 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋