If you’ve ever headed out into the garden in the morning to discover your zucchini plants have collapsed overnight, it’s likely the work of squash vine borers. These destructive pests can lay waste to ...

Here's how to get rid of squash vine borers without pesticides and stop them from coming back. Found throughout North America, squash vine borers (Melittia cucurbitae) are a type of clearwing moth ...

Butternut squash is among the varieties that resist damage from squash vine borers. Your squash plant is growing vigorously, full of promising little fruits. Then, before you can pick a single one, ...

A: Squash vine borer is very active this time of year. They overwinter in the soil, and once they emerge, the larvae bore into the stems close to the soil surface. From a distance, the first sign is ...

Growing summer squash like zucchini and yellow crookneck is a hallmark of western Pennsylvania gardens. Many of us have been either the benefactor or recipient of a grocery bag of extra zucchini, ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Squash vine borer with adult moth Q: Last year my summer squash plants got destroyed by squash vine borers. What can I do to ...