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The squash vine borers and other pests will stay busy feeding on these sacrificial plants.
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 28 Apr. 2026
Keep squash beetles, squash vine borers, and nematodes away from your summer squash by planting them near marigolds, while also attracting pollinators to your gorgeous squash blossoms.
—Heather Bien, The Spruce, 24 Apr. 2026
Tree borers, aphids, spider mites, and Japanese beetles frequently target apple, peach, and other fruit trees.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Apr. 2026
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.
—Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 25 Feb. 2026
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 28 Apr. 2026
Keep squash beetles, squash vine borers, and nematodes away from your summer squash by planting them near marigolds, while also attracting pollinators to your gorgeous squash blossoms.
—Heather Bien, The Spruce, 24 Apr. 2026
Tree borers, aphids, spider mites, and Japanese beetles frequently target apple, peach, and other fruit trees.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Apr. 2026
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.
—Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 25 Feb. 2026
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“Borer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/borer. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.
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