Rotating crops, using straw mulch, and adding companion plants to the garden are all great ways to prevent squash bugs from ruining your vegetables. If an infestation has already started, you can pick ...

You don't need to use pesticides to get rid of squash bugs. Here's how to prevent and control squash bugs with all natural ...

Squash vine pests are the kind of villains that don't announce themselves in your garden until the damage is done. One day, your squash plant is thriving, you're looking up zucchini recipes, and the ...

Squash bugs, often mistaken for stink bugs, can cause a lot of damage in your garden. But there are steps you can take to repel them.

Squash bugs, often mistaken for stink bugs, can cause a lot of damage in your garden. But there are steps you can take to repel them.

The best way to approach this pest is through prevention. One way to do this is to cover squash plants with floating row cover until they flower.

Some companion plants can serve as insect attractants that lure pests away from crop plants. Nasturtiums tend to attract ...

Squash bugs are insects that feed on plants by using their needle-like mouthpart to such out the plant sap. They are related to stink bugs, and when disturbed or squashed, they will emit a foul ...

Gardeners have had a broad range of experiences with their vegetable gardens this season. Some planted early in May with the ...

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Protect your garden with Integrated Pest Management—natural, effective strategies to keep pests at bay and veggies thriving.

No gardener wants to spend time and energy on their vegetable patch, only for pests to destroy the crop. Plant these flowers in your garden to deter pests and enjoy pretty blooms.