Squash bugs take root on the undersides of leaves or near the crown of the plant, where they’ll lay clusters of oval-shaped, reddish, copper-brown eggs. If you pride yourself on growing your own ...

Squash bugs harm zucchini and pumpkins by feeding on leaves and fruit, leading to wilting and poor harvests. Control them early with handpicking, organic sprays, and by attracting beneficial insects.

Squash bugs can overwinter in the soil, leaf litter, and dead plants, and then attack plants again in spring. Prevent a re-infestation by destroying infested plants and debris, tilling deeply, and ...

A few weeks ago a friend on Facebook posted a picture of a squash bug or Anasa tritis. Seems he was scouting his garden and found the insects on his squash plants. Squash bug has a snout it inserts in ...

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, ...

Squash bugs wreak havoc on the garden this time of year. Take steps to eradicate them and save your gourds. Courtesy Johnson County Extension Every year around June, our office gets questions about ...

Q: My squash plants are covered with grey and brown bugs. What can I do about them? Answer: Most likely your squash plants are experiencing an attack of squash bugs. Beginning in late May and early ...

Squash plants are thriving in this summer heat, and for many gardeners, that means the harvest is just beginning. But before you start planning your next zucchini bread or squash casserole, you might ...