Here’s how to get rid of squash vine borers without pesticides and stop them from coming back.
What Are Squash Vine Borers?
Gardens in cool climates may experience a single generation of borers per year.
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However, gardeners with longer growing seasons may need to contend with two generations of borers.
Acting quickly at the first signs of borers is essential to avoid ongoing issues with these pesky insects.
Storebought pheromone traps can serve as early warning systems to detect squash vine borers.
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Use the following tips to help prevent borer problems before they start.
If youve had issues with borers in the past, growing resistant cucurbits may help.
