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Old 27-06-2007, 05:31 AM posted to rec.gardens.edible
[email protected] john.glassmoyer@cbre.com is offline
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Default Squash Vine Borers

I hate to rain on your parade, but my solution is: plant more squash.
I've never had success controlling borers.

One thing that squeezes out a few more weeks from my squash is to
observe the stems closely for the bores (and yellow worm poo). Slice
the stem parallel to the xylem (parallel to the stem) and peel the stem
open. Dig out the offending borer. Don't cut across the xylem or
you'll sever the tubes that carry water up the stems to the leaves.

Hope this helps a bit. I share in your frustration about borers...

Manelli Family wrote:

What are you guys doing for Squash Vine Borers? Sevin dust and the
organics don't work anymore for us.