tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6192264683313956546.post6891504753685739236..comments2023-10-10T05:21:21.478-07:00Comments on Following the Master Gardener: Squash Vine Borer Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02283100222810498243noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6192264683313956546.post-17790106657265133112020-03-26T13:51:06.673-07:002020-03-26T13:51:06.673-07:00Yes you are correct....... grow varieties from the...Yes you are correct....... grow varieties from the Cucurbita moschata family. The Vine Borer's eggs are copper colored (looks like copper pepper on green eggs...LOL) and may be found on the leaves at the base of the plant. Once a week I look for these eggs. Pick them off or use a lint roller on the leaves or just rip off the leaves .....better than ripping out the whole plant! This is how it was done by our granparents .......before chemicals. I know its a little more work but worth it. I have great luck with Tahitian (melon or butternut) winter squash. Also Arikara winter squash. All three will keep for 9 months if kept cool and dry. You can alo poke the vine near the base with a needle. Onced poked the bugger will die. I bought a set of cheap "T" allen wrenches. Sharpen the smallest one and use handle to poke the boarer. Use every few inches for about 2 feet. This will not hurt the plant (too much). Good luck! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05817208886826457227noreply@blogger.com