The squash vine borer, Melittia cucurbitae (Harris), can be
controlled in a number of organic ways. Crop rotation is very important
as the borers tend not to travel far and typically become a problem for
squash plantations that have occupied the same space for a number of
years. Aluminum foil wrapped around the stems from just below ground
level to about six inches will discourage the borers. I have saved some
vines by surgically removing the larvae and then mounding earth over the
damaged stems.
Michael
City of Bloomington
Parks and Recreation Department
Community Garden Project
Bloomington, IN
On Tue, 13 Jul 1999, Phil Batalden wrote:
> Can anyone help with with my vegetable garden vine problem.
> My squash and pumpkin have gotten some type of worm or bore in the vine and
> as a result my vines are dying.
> One source told me to cut open the vine; which I did; and found a worm; to
> put sevin on them.
> As I am in transition to become a certified organic producer I cannot use
> this product. Does anyone know how I can control this pest before and after
> it gets into the vine?
> Thanks,
> Deb
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