Tuesday, September 7, 2021

Decimated By Squash Bugs

 We are going to move our squash patch next year, and we will be more aggressive in fighting the bugs.


7 comments:

Merle said...

Yow! Will you have enough to get thru the winter?

David aka True Blue Sam said...

There will be enough, and you should see the baskets of potatoes we have in the basement! Susan has the shelves full of newly canned produce.

Merle said...

Glad to hear that!

Hey Booms said...

I don't know how practical it would be to move my squash patch. What sort of distance away are you speaking of? What other defenses are you planning? I have a big problem with cucumber beetles as well and I know row covers are an option but too laborious I feel. Any insight you can give is appreciated. May I ask what state you are in?

Hey Booms said...

Tried commenting on this but don't see it. How far do you need to move the squash patch? What other measures do you use? Can I ask what state you are in, I think you are much further south than me.

David aka True Blue Sam said...

We know the ground and trash is loaded with bugs and eggs. We have it mowed down and it is drying now. We will burn the trash off soon, till, and then till again in hopes of destroying eggs. We will let it lie fallow next year. I don't think we can move far enough to avoid the bugs, so we will have to be diligent with Sevin and beat them back.

Merle said...

good luck!