squash bug
noun
: a large black American bug (Anasa tristis of the family Coreidae) injurious to plants of the gourd family
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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
Be vigilant against squash bugs and squash vine borers to get the most out of your plants.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2026
Catnip Catnip also repels aphids and squash bugs.
—Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 6 Feb. 2026
As any gardener can tell you, squash bugs are one of the hardest pests to eradicate in vegetable gardens and they’re particularly drawn to plants in the cucurbit family, like squash and pumpkins.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Dec. 2025
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Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 25 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
Catnip Catnip also repels aphids and squash bugs.
—Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 6 Feb. 2026
As any gardener can tell you, squash bugs are one of the hardest pests to eradicate in vegetable gardens and they’re particularly drawn to plants in the cucurbit family, like squash and pumpkins.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Dec. 2025
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“Squash bug.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/squash%20bug. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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