As everyone knows, we are experiencing a drought in the Midwest. I grow winter squash in a community garden because I lack the space at home. I planted two to a hill because the community garden has the cucurbit trifecta big time--squash bug, squash vine borer and cucumber beetle.

Last year, I lost about 20% of the crop to wilt, etc. The question is this:

Should I prune to one plant per hill due to drought conditions? They are doing fine for now but the bugs are plentiful and I'm watering like hell. Just wondering. Thanks