Comments on: Prevent squash vine borers organically

By: Jessica Walliser

Tue, 21 Mar 2023 21:41:16 +0000

In reply to Alicia.

Great idea! I’m not sure if it would work, but give it a try and report back. It would make sense that it would be effective.

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By: Alicia

Mon, 20 Mar 2023 17:07:01 +0000

Sorry – the other post ended up as a comment on someone else’s question instead of my own question. Can you use stockings for ths?

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By: Hill

Wed, 25 Jan 2023 18:54:27 +0000

I heard that in addition to the foil wrap around the stems, to plant parsley near the zucchini plant and that will help deter the vine borer. i haven’t tried it yet, hope to this year. Companion planting is something I am reading about. Helps with pest control and nourishment. Plant herbs around your vegetable plants. I also read that once you slice the stem and remove the borer, you can replant the stem and the plant will “heal” itself. I tried it last year with a plant I gave my granddaughter and she said the plant looked good and produced more zucchini. Hope this helps.
Happy Gardening!!!

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By: Jessica Walliser

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 02:17:57 +0000

In reply to R. C..

It is possible, yes, depending on your growing zone. The further south you are, the earlier they will appear. Never too late for the foil.

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By: R. C.

Sat, 29 May 2021 03:58:07 +0000

Is it possible that I saw one of these moths just now, in late May? If so, am I too late for foil?

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By: Jessica Walliser

Tue, 15 Sep 2020 01:57:10 +0000

In reply to Kristen.

They may hide in garden debris for the winter, so I suggest cleaning out your veggie garden in the autumn. Still, even with no debris, they will find your plants the following season if they’ve overwintered in the woods or a neighbor’s garden.

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By: Katie

Wed, 09 Sep 2020 16:10:03 +0000

I’ve had a terrible time with SVB too. I’ve been experimenting with injecting the plant with BT. It was recommended to use a turkey baster syringe and needle but the needle gauge is too large and damages the plant too much. I used a smaller gauge and it clogged too easily. I have had success with this but can’t find just the right size needle. I think I’ll go the the pharmacy and look for 18 or 20 gauge.
Can you tell I’m a nurse 🙂

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By: Kristen

Sat, 05 Sep 2020 22:39:50 +0000

This was my first year with a garden & these nasty bugs, along with squash bugs, have completely destroyed my squash, zucchini & now pumpkins too. Will they be dormant in my soil (I have raised beds) or do they just come back each year when they find the right plants? Thanks!

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By: Elise

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 18:37:49 +0000

I wish I knew about those darn things before I planted my zucchini. I lost all 4 plants! :'( I’ll have to give your method a try next year.

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By: Jessica Walliser

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 03:07:16 +0000

In reply to Jim.

Hmmmm. Not sure how you would do that, but give it a try and let us know how it works out!

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