RE: Bugs
Welcome to the wonderful world of Squash Vine Borers! Actually it's not too
wonderful. Here's a link to try, however most of the recommended chemicals
do very little; look for Warrior-T, Scimitar CS or anything with the
ingredient lambda cyhalothrin in it:
http://www.oznet.ksu.edu/dp_hfrr/extensn/problems/squashvb.htm
To see pics of eggs you will probably overlook & never find, see:
http://www.bigpumpkins.com/gallery/useralbum.asp?u=11179
This is a little too late but hope it helps.
Mark
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-pumpkins@hort.net [o*@hort.net]On Behalf
Of STEVEN_M._GOLDSTEIN@HUD.GOV
Sent: Wednesday, July 24, 2002 6:58 PM
To: pumpkins@mallorn.com
Subject: Bugs
I discovered a frayed vine this morning. In poking through it, I
found half inch long torpedo-shaped white bugs looking like they are made
of a row of consecutive rings. I pulled them out, squashed them, sprayed
the vine, and buried it.
Is there a web site with pictures in where I can identify what they
are. Anybody want to guess? Is my description adequate?
If identifiable, any advice on what pesticide I should have used, in
case I used the wrong one?
Steve Goldstein
Washington, DC
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