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Can squash borers affect melons?

5 years ago

I thought they only attack squashes and gourds.. my melon seems to be affected by something similar looking to my affected kabocha squash. Here are some pics




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  • 5 years ago

    I think chlorothalonil (e.g. Daconil) is supposed to be highly effective against stem blight.

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