Farm
Horticulture Station
Extension Number
RFR A1226
Publication Date
2013
Abstract
Growers of organic squash need effective ways to manage insect and disease problems. The squash bug (Anasa tristis) sucks sap, causing leaves to wilt and turn black. The squash vine borer (Melittia cucurbitae) can devastate winter squash plantings. Burrowing by larvae into the base of the stem causes yellowing and wilting. Organic insecticides are expensive, have limited efficacy, require many applications, and some kill beneficial as well as target insects.
Copyright Owner
Iowa State University
Copyright Date
2013
Language
en
File Format
application/pdf
Recommended Citation
Batzer, Jean C. and Gleason, Mark L., "Organic Practices for the Production of Butternut Squash" (2013). Iowa State Research Farm Progress Reports. 1897.
https://lib.dr.iastate.edu/farms_reports/1897
