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Squash or melons, on the other hand, require consistent monitoring for the ever-likely arrival of squash bugs or squash vine borers, which can quickly decimate the crop if left untreated.
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Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 25 Feb. 2026
Next to zucchini, plant dill to attract pollinators and parasitic wasps that will keep squash vine borers under control.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Feb. 2026
Be vigilant against squash bugs and squash vine borers to get the most out of your plants.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2026
Mealy bugs, aphids, spider mites, borers, and others can infect your indoor apple tree, which can cause leaf damage and root rot.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 10 Jan. 2026
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Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 25 Feb. 2026
Next to zucchini, plant dill to attract pollinators and parasitic wasps that will keep squash vine borers under control.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Feb. 2026
Be vigilant against squash bugs and squash vine borers to get the most out of your plants.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2026
Mealy bugs, aphids, spider mites, borers, and others can infect your indoor apple tree, which can cause leaf damage and root rot.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 10 Jan. 2026
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“Borer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/borer. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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