Q&A – How do I get rid of squash bugs without chemicals?
Question:
How do I get rid of squash bugs? I don’t want to use chemicals.
Answer:
To control squash bugs without chemicals takes a lot of work. You need to manually pick them off. Squash bugs are strong bugs so they will likely move over from your neighbor’s yard and you will need to pick them off again. Even if you choose to spray chemicals, the adults are hard to kill. Retired UT Extension Agent Mike Dennison gives a list of the insecticides you can use to provide some control.
Related Resources:
Squash Bug: Management in Home Gardens
Squash Bugs in Home Gardens
How do I get rid of squash bugs? I don’t want to use chemicals.
Answer:
To control squash bugs without chemicals takes a lot of work. You need to manually pick them off. Squash bugs are strong bugs so they will likely move over from your neighbor’s yard and you will need to pick them off again. Even if you choose to spray chemicals, the adults are hard to kill. Retired UT Extension Agent Mike Dennison gives a list of the insecticides you can use to provide some control.
Related Resources:
Squash Bug: Management in Home Gardens
Squash Bugs in Home Gardens