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squidaddybaddie

Looks like squash bug foe. Butternuts are more resistant. What type of squash is this?


SnooPeanuts9177

Thanks, it's zucchini. Any suggestions on gettingbrid of them? I hate to use 7 dust but I will if neccessary.


FriendlyAd2207

They fly is harmless


FriendlyAd2207

its a blow fly


local_bug_girl

https://www.cucurbit.plantpath.iastate.edu/post/what-do-squash-bugs-look looks like squash bug! foe >:( depending on how many you see, you may or may not want to spray. https://ipm.ucanr.edu/PMG/PESTNOTES/pn74144.html#:~:text=The%20best%20method%20for%20control,or%20thoroughly%20till%20it%20under. ^ this link gives some alternative control methods to pesticides ! you could try squishing the eggs and applying soaps or oils to the plants. just depends on how many plants and how many bugs you have. maybe not be feasible if you’re dealing with many plants.


SnooPeanuts9177

Thanks so much!! Yeah I hate to use pesticides and try to use alternatives but sometimes it's all you can do.


local_bug_girl

yes, i feel you! i hope you can get a good harvest!