Squash Bugs

18 years ago

This year, I made the mistake of getting some Âfree city mulch". In 50 years of gardening, I have never had a problem with squash bugs, this year I have them by the thousands. There are no other gardens within 200-300 yds of my garden and I have to believe that they came from the mulch. When I think about it, most people would take there problem or diseased plants to the city for shredding.

My question is, what other plants can the SB survive on from year to year? My daughter lives near by and she could grow squash for me and I could grow whatever veggie she would need. Would this work and how many year would it take ? Any Ideas and or information will be appreciated.

John

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jean001
18 years ago
When it comes to gardening, some years are "good" -- few pests -- other years "bad."

So, when it comes to those squash bugs, it wasn't due to the free city mulch.
petzold6596
18 years ago
SB almost exclusively attach the squash plant family. They have one brood a year and the adults overwinter in mulches. Remove their overwintering places and you should not have problems next year.

As you stated, your free community mulch contained some surprises. Always be leery of free things unless you know how it has been treated.
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jbest123
Original Author
18 years ago
Jean001, 50yrs of using my own compost no squash bugs, 1st time for free city mulch and 1000s of squash bugs. One heck of a coincidence wouldnÂt you say.

Petzold6596, that would require removing 5 yds of mulch. I would hope that removing there food source for 1 to ? Years would accomplish the same thing???????

John

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