Re: Squash Vine Borer Evidence?
- Subject: Re: Squash Vine Borer Evidence?
- From: G* S*
- Date: Tue, 20 Jul 1999 21:16:56 -0700
Jennifer wrote:
>
> I have a nice pumpkin going on my Lloyd 935 plant at 222", or 238
> lbs. Right next to the pumpkin on the vine is a soft spot with an orange
> colored soft stuff on it. Is there a damned borer in there? I broadcast
> merit in May, and assumed that that would prevent any onslaught of the
> borer, especially since I had none last year. Any help would be greatly
> appreciated.
>
> Scott Lial
>
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Scott,
Sounds like the work of a borer to me. Is the orange stuff sort of like
wet sawdust? Make a small incision (1/2 - 1") running parallel to the
vine, starting at the hole the borer made. You may need to gently pry
the vine open a little to see the pest. Remember, where there is one,
there are usually several. Check all your vines thoroughly.
Greg "Titanic Atlantic" Sliwka
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