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A way to kill squash bug eggs

20 years ago

I am wondering if there is an organic conconction or substance which could be dabbed on squash bug clusters to kill them? Trying to remove the eggs by hand is hard on the leaves so I would think there is some ingredient, like garlic juice or something, which could be applied to the egg clusters to destroy them. Thanks for your insights.

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Kimmsr
20 years ago
Insecticidal soaps have been effective on some insect eggs at some times, usually just before hatch out when the protective coating of those egg cases is breaking down. Hand squising is probably the most effective means of eliminating egg cases however.
ksflowergirl
20 years ago
I scrape them off with my fingernail (DH uses a pocket knife), into a can of soapy water, then they get flushed. I make sure there is enough suds in the can that I drown any adults and nymphs I find too.
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