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Squash bugs

missinformation

19 years ago

I guess this is what they're called. We called them stink bugs as kids. How can I keep them from eating through the bases of my squash vines? They're making me crazy this year - I can't believe how many there are. Do you think adding a little rubbing alcohol to some water and spraying the plants would keep them away? An old farmer I know recently told me that will keep doodle bugs from eating up the bean plants, but I haven't tried it yet.

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carrie751
19 years ago
I use sevin dust --- the only thing I know of to get rid of them. They even got on my cucumbers this year.
roselee z8b S.W. Texas
19 years ago
Years ago I tried sevin and even that didn't work to keep them off for me. Row covers are about the only thing dependable.

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carrie751
19 years ago
Roselee, I had to give up, and use it on my cucumbers this year --- and it did kill the squash bugs.
roselee z8b S.W. Texas
19 years ago
That's okay Carrie, sometimes we just do what we think we have to do ...

Happy gardening!

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