Staking up my zucchini squash plants and picking out a vine borer! Ewww! #vineborers #gardentips #containergarden #growyourownfood #vegetablegarden #growingfood #gardeningtips #gardening #squash #sustainability #backyardgarden #urbangarden #zone8b #gardening #gardener #organicgardening | Perkyplantparent

You know how you inspect your squash plants from every angle to make sure you pick off every single squash vine borer moth egg? Check again. She’s getting pretty sneaky. | How Does Your Garden Grow?

Our poor squash plant didn’t stand a chance - this is what squash vine borer damage looks like up close. If your plant suddenly wilts and droops despite being well-watered, the problem might be inside the stem… 👀 Signs to Watch For: • Sudden wilting • Holes near the base of the stem • Sawdust-like frass (insect droppings) 🛡️ How to Protect Your Plants: ✅ Wrap the lower stem in foil or pantyhose to physically block the moth from laying eggs ✅ Use floating row covers early in the season (just re