Re:

Hmm, this sounds very similar to a disease I have been fighting. This year 2 plants had it. They did not die right away , took nearly a month. Plant slowly turned yellowish and leaves wilted somewhat, and then slowly died off. It did not grow at all after turning yellow. I sprayed with seven, and it kept it off some of my plants but was not 100 percent effective. Also, it did not bother other pumpkins and gourds, only affected C. maxima. Could you send me more information on this disease? 

Thanks,
John
----- Original Message ----- From: "Jessica S." <jschelske@wi.rr.com> 
To: <pumpkins@hort.net>
Sent: Monday, January 19, 2009 9:16 AM
Research suggests that squash bugs carrying the pathogen (Serratia) transmit it to the plant through feeding. Once infected, the plant exhibits symptoms of yellowing and wilting foliage and stem discoloration. The plants collapse prior to fruit maturity, and death can follow. If the plant lives, it will not produce any fruit. 

The university of Ohio is researching this more...

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