Squash bugs can be a concerning sight in a home garden, especially if you've got young plants around. These insects primarily target squash and pumpkins (hence their name) and can kill young ...

Here’s how to prevent squash bugs from overwintering in your soil or returning in the spring so you can stop struggling with these pests. Cool autumn temperatures usually kill squash bug nymphs ...

Remove and kill nymphs and adults by dropping them into a pail of soapy water. This is practical only if a few plants are affected. Removing squash bugs can be challenging because squash bugs hide ...

It is important to get control of squash bugs early in the season. Not only because young plants are more prone to damage, but also because they are more difficult to kill the older they get.

Squash bugs overwinter as adults, becoming active around June. They are secretive, hiding on plants or in mulch. Numerous egg clusters are laid, usually on leaf undersides. Eggs are bronze-orange, ...