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mark13

How can I protect my squash and cucumber plants from squash bugs organically?

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Any suggestions for killing squash bugs organically? For the last 2 yrs, squash bugs have killed my zucchini & some cucumber

merryj

Tue, 03/22/2011 - 15:40

Here in RI, they haven't been a huge problem. We've been able to pick them off by hand and dump them into a tub of soapy water and flush them. This article has some other good ideas, though: http://www.life123.com/home-garden/gardening-tips/garden-pests/top-five-ways-to-control-squash-bugs.shtml Reading this article, the large number of spiders present in RI could explain our low numbers of squash bugs :) Tansy and marigold, mentioned in the article both attract tachnid flies and parisitic wasps, so that probably helps account for their repellant effect on the pests...

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Mayfly

Wed, 05/25/2011 - 16:29

Squash bugs hate radishes and also Nasturtiums. Best to plant the Nasturtiums early and then plant squash close by. My favorite garden book "Carrots Love Tomatoes" by Louise Riotte is a great resource for companion planting and natural pest repellents.

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