However, squash vine borers are some of the sneakiest pests around, and it’s difficult to detect borer problems after the larvae burrow into the plants. The following signs and symptoms can ...

LEFT: These zucchini came from a diseased plant. ABOVE: Diseased plants with a virus are seen in the foreground with healthy ...

Pests and Diseases: Squash plants are susceptible to pests such as squash bugs, aphids, and vine borers. If you've grown any kind of squash, you'll know that powdery mildew can also affect the ...

These are also the months when insect pests can really make their presence known, with plant and fruit damage becoming increasingly noticeable. Adults feed on leaves, flowers, and fruits of cucumber, ...

Pests and Disease Issues: Common pests such as squash bugs/squash vine borers that affect the plant stem, and fungal diseases like powdery mildew. Companion plants can decrease the number of ...

Squash bugs are amongst many garden pests that can wreak havoc when left unchecked. Here’s how to identify squash bugs and signs of an infestation, as well as tips to manage and prevent squash ...

"Will the zucchinis stop growing soon?" asked my kids, desperate for a dinner that doesn't revolve around summer squash. Once established, summer squash plants can continue to grow, producing ...

Temperature and Frost: Summer squash and zucchini plants thrive in warm weather, with ideal growing temperatures between 70-85°F during the day. Production slows significantly as temperatures ...