Although we love the natural world, we don't really love it when it starts attacking our veggies just as they begin to thrive. There is nothing as disappointing as going out to check your crops in the ...

There is a lot of choice when it comes to growing squash. That includes picking from the many varieties, with different shapes, sizes, and colors, deciding whether to grow in the ground or containers, ...

There's one vegetable that common squash pests can't resist. Grow it just outside your garden to entice them away and keep ...

These five zucchini companion plants can help repel pests, attract beneficial insects, and suppress weeds without pesticides.

Q: I have had problems trying to raise zucchini in the past, seems that bugs and other problems pop up before I have anything from my plants at all. Is there something I should be doing to have better ...

A few weeks ago a friend on Facebook posted a picture of a squash bug or Anasa tritis. Seems he was scouting his garden and found the insects on his squash plants. Squash bug has a snout it inserts in ...

Squash bugs are common garden pests that overwinter in garden debris, like dead leaves and stems. When the warm weather rolls around, these bugs emerge and feed on new plant leaves, sucking out the ...

Squash bugs are one of the most destructive insect pests in the garden. They can do serious damage to all plants in the cucurbit family, which includes winter squash such as acorn and butternut, ...

In last week’s article, I focused on weeds as unwanted garden guests. This week, we’ll focus on insect pests, and next week, diseases. As you know, many insect pests may affect garden plants. Since I ...

Integrated Pest Management (IPM) combines various methods to control garden pests and diseases, minimizing risks. Cultural controls involve good gardening practices to prevent pest and disease issues.