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Do squash bugs have natural predators?

12 years ago

I can't believe this. Last year I was over-run with those bugs. This year, I haven't seen 1 yet! But.......I did squash 1 group of squash bug eggs. I've seen about 2 other groups of eggs, but when I went out the next day, they were gone. Do they have natural predators? I hope so!

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rhizo_1 (North AL) zone 7
12 years ago
Squash bugs are the reason why I won't grow winter squash, grrrr.

The adults don't have a lot of predators that will mess with them; they are too stinky! But even ladybugs will eat the eggs.
catherinet
Original Author
12 years ago
Thanks rhizo.
Does that include the Asian ladybugs? I hardly ever see the native ones anymore.
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rhizo_1 (North AL) zone 7
12 years ago
Catherine, Asian ladybugs DO act as predators in our yards and gardens.
catherinet
Original Author
12 years ago
Thanks rhizo. Yeah......they're predators on me too! Ouch!
lkzz
12 years ago
Our chickens will eat the nymphs (small white version of the adults that accumulate en masse on the fruit). BUT BE CAREFUL - chickens will also eat the fruit (squash, etc).

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