How can I get rid of squash bugs that are attacking the squash?

by Betty Wilson

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They are in a community garden and look like stink bugs.

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Douglas Hunt on Jul 20, 2014
See UC-Davis's recommendations here: http://www.ipm.ucdavis.edu/PMG/PESTNOTES/pn74144.html

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Barbara Sims on Jul 20, 2014
Cedar shavings around the plants!

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Hannah V on Jul 21, 2014
Hi Betty! Could you upload a photo of the bugs? That will make it easier for other hometalkers and myself to give you better answers and ideas! You can add photos by clicking the upper right drop arrow and select "edit" (see screenshot). Hope this helps! :)

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Redcatcec on May 13, 2022

This link might help you:

https://www.gardeningchannel.com/common-squash-pests-solutions/

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