I use a cordless hand vacuum up the stink bugs and leaf footed squash bugs early in the morning. I empty the vacuum in a bucket of water and dish soap. The bugs are dead within 1 minute. It works great.
It could be the heat. They often look wilted in the heat of the day even after watering. Have you tried shade cloth? Also, if they hang on, they’ll likely perk up as the heat breaks.
I have dying vines of butternut squash. I thought the bug was not supposed to bother this variety. Thanks for the tip on growing Tatume. I will try that. Would a fall crop of zuchinni be less at risk from the bugs ? When do the bugs stop laying eggs? Thanks for your information.
Ugh, So the secret is basically not to grow zucchini and yellow squash… That’s what I want to grow though. There’s got to be another way. I also don’t think I can check every single leaf of every single plant for the squash bugs. I’m not sure how you do that and still work or raise children. There’s got to be a better way to do pest control. I’ve heard of people rapping the base of the plant in tinfoil for using a cup around the base. There’s just got to be a better way to control SVB then simply growing a different variety of squash
I understand, and I wish that I knew one, but this is how I have adapted to grow squash. I only monitor for eggs in the early stages, after that, they're on their own. It's not practical for everyone, but it is a tip that can help. Also, I really love these resistant varieties. The 'Tatume' in particular is very similar to zucchini and has a very fine flavor. The problem with the tin foil or paper cup method is that the SVB moth will lay it's eggs anywhere that it can, including any exposed leaves or stems. You could try covering your plants with insect netting to form a physical barrier from the SVB. When the plants start to flower you will need to remove the netting to facilitate pollination or do it by hand, which could be a fun activity for children. Also, I know some people in Austin that were completely successful growing zucchini this year with no SVB issues, so you can get lucky with it too. Best wishes!
I got three rows, blue runners in west row got black aphids, brassicas in center row got flea beetles, and peas in the east row got green aphids. I knock or wash off the aphids and drown them. Picking the flea beetles out with tweezers. I hear “beneficial nematodes” will eat the beetle eggs in the ground.
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Scott, an alternative to dropping the squash bugs into soapy water is to”squash them”.
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Great video, Scott! Informative and well put together, as always.
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Be ready, fit for action! This is so true, they can be fast to escape their death and hide well. Great video, thank you and God bless.
Thank you!
I use a cordless hand vacuum up the stink bugs and leaf footed squash bugs early in the morning. I empty the vacuum in a bucket of water and dish soap. The bugs are dead within 1 minute. It works great.
😮i grow in Texas hill country north west of Austin. Ive never had a SVB. but lots of stink bugs.
Any idea why no svb?
It's likely that they just haven't established in your area. If their host plants are few and far between then the habitat simply isn't there.
I have no pests but my butternut squash is suffering , do you think can be too much sun / Heat could be the problem ?
It could be the heat. They often look wilted in the heat of the day even after watering. Have you tried shade cloth? Also, if they hang on, they’ll likely perk up as the heat breaks.
@@newgardenroad thanks , Next time i will put It in the greenhouse or cover It for sure ... If i put in the shadow PM starts ... Best
I have dying vines of butternut squash. I thought the bug was not supposed to bother this variety. Thanks for the tip on growing Tatume. I will try that. Would a fall crop of zuchinni be less at risk from the bugs ? When do the bugs stop laying eggs? Thanks for your information.
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Ugh, So the secret is basically not to grow zucchini and yellow squash… That’s what I want to grow though. There’s got to be another way. I also don’t think I can check every single leaf of every single plant for the squash bugs. I’m not sure how you do that and still work or raise children. There’s got to be a better way to do pest control. I’ve heard of people rapping the base of the plant in tinfoil for using a cup around the base. There’s just got to be a better way to control SVB then simply growing a different variety of squash
I understand, and I wish that I knew one, but this is how I have adapted to grow squash. I only monitor for eggs in the early stages, after that, they're on their own. It's not practical for everyone, but it is a tip that can help. Also, I really love these resistant varieties. The 'Tatume' in particular is very similar to zucchini and has a very fine flavor.
The problem with the tin foil or paper cup method is that the SVB moth will lay it's eggs anywhere that it can, including any exposed leaves or stems. You could try covering your plants with insect netting to form a physical barrier from the SVB. When the plants start to flower you will need to remove the netting to facilitate pollination or do it by hand, which could be a fun activity for children.
Also, I know some people in Austin that were completely successful growing zucchini this year with no SVB issues, so you can get lucky with it too.
Best wishes!
I got three rows, blue runners in west row got black aphids, brassicas in center row got flea beetles, and peas in the east row got green aphids. I knock or wash off the aphids and drown them. Picking the flea beetles out with tweezers. I hear “beneficial nematodes” will eat the beetle eggs in the ground.
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🤣 I know! This is one that I truly wanted to share. Love that squash!