Squash Bugs | How to kill them and the eggs

We have started noticing a few squash bugs on the squash plants. When you notice them you need to get rid of them before they take over and kill your plants. We will show you a few was of getting rid of them and a new product from Hoss Tools that we are trying.
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[@mrsdutch8994]

It was so nice to meet u guys today! Immediately subscribed and then came across this video. Dutch just recently noticed we were having a squash bug problem so I'm definitely gonna share this info with him. Thanks!

[@VWFamilyFarm]

We loved meeting y’all!!

[@FREEFILMSALEX]

@@VWFamilyFarmso if you have half an acre of squash plants... you have to check every single leaf for eggs?

[@jennifergibson1281]

DO NOT SQUISH THE BUGS BY YOUR PLANT! I took an hour gardening class by our agricultural college in the area and they said the dead bugs put off an odor that will attract more squash bugs.

[@monarchkitty]

I have also squished a female and eggs exploded everywhere. 😑

[@glomontero6011]

Thank for that needed info.

[@Emkay6]

Uh oh… 😅

[@denisemiller8474]

Correct. They also got into my corn because I had pumpkins in the same bed my corn got every stalk all the juice sucked out of them. These are very hard to get rid of. Do not put down wood chips in the garden either they love it to hibernate in.

[@remopiccioni9456]

Too late! Lol

[@kathyyoung3484]

Great video! I had a horrible infestation last year. I turned the chickens in that section of the garden after I cleaned up and I haven't seen any so far this year.

[@evalinawarne1337]

That is GREAT. I am happy for you

[@ladybugkitty]

Lay scap boards on the ground under the plants. The squash bugs will collect under the boards. Check under the boards several times a day. You can kill lots of squash bugs.

[@cathymurray8119]

What's a scam board?

[@cathymurray8119]

Scap?

[@lidip8700]

Cardboard works as long as it doesn't get too wet. Otherwise its hard to pick up.

[@susanc6828]

Scrap board

[@Messyandrelaxed]

I've been trying this all summer. All I get is roly pollies.

[@truthseeker9688]

Hot weather does not deter squash bugs in my experience. I planted a late crop of squash and the bugs just hit them in triple digit temperatures in July.

[@carrieweaver6161]

An old farmer told me that if you wait until Sept. 1 to plant your squash the squash bugs wont attack

[@SamanthaIrish-t8k]

@@carrieweaver6161 maybe, but I get frost in September.

[@boysrus61]

Another tip for getting rid of the eggs is to put one of those rubbery things on the end of your finger (the ones that you use to quickly go thru papers). They have just enough texture on them that you can get the eggs off without damaging the leaves.

[@virginiareid5336]

I had two huge Roma plants covered heavily with tomatoes. We had an unusual cold front pass for two days. For lack of greenhouse facilities, I wrapped the plants and all the way underneath the pots. When I got up on the third morning. I removed the plastic and had hundreds of squash bugs on both. They were even eating the tomatoes. I lost my best canning tomatoes for that year. They ate every green plant in my yard I( flowers, etc) I. covered to save. Thank you for the advice.

[@Theweeze100]

OK, an organic farmer, friend of mine, takes a small amount of diatomaceous earth, and puts it into a garden sprayer. He then sprays his squash, and cucumbers, with a light spray. It leaves a white haze on the plants, and when the squash bugs ingest, the diatomaceous earth, they die. It doesn’t harm plant and just needs to be washed off before eating the squash. It is a cheap affective way of dealing with this headed pest.

[@DebRoo11]

Kaolin clay works better for this

[@jswhosoever4533]

You should always sprinkle on DE dry. It doesn't work well as a spray.

[@conir9628]

I tried something this year and thought I would share...I put a few boughs of rosemary around the base of one of my zucchini and has helped as the bugs took out the other 2. Will try the sticky tape next time for the eggs as they are really hard to get off the leaves. Thanks for all the great info especially about cleaning up old plants from garden in the fall (i am so guilty of that).

[@joypowers563]

I have watched - literally 20 different videos on the squash bug. This was the BEST one I found

[@VWFamilyFarm]

Thank you!!!

[@carrieweaver6161]

I have had a garden at this location for 36years and this is the first year I have ever had squash bugs and they devastated my garden this year!

[@VWFamilyFarm]

I am so sorry!

[@Messyandrelaxed]

Same here. I have squash bugs, vine borers, AND cucumber beetles. Totally destroyed everything I planted.

[@ThatKyGirl1]

Talk about perfect timing! I took a pic yesterday of one on my cucumber plant, I didn’t know what it was. Thank you so much, now I know what I need to do! God Bless y’all!

[@kristenowen9238]

We use a small hand held vacuum and suck the bugs up. Super quick and easy

[@thekat268]

Kristen Owen. I used a vacuum too for a bit until I found I could just get a bowl of soapy water, hold the bowl under the bug/leaf, tap the leaf and it falls into the soapy water.

[@Mark-u5u6x]

Nice video. Put about 1 tablespoon (or teaspoon ?) dishwashing detergent (cheap stuff works) into 1 gallon of water. If you only have a few plants, pour that into a squirt bottle. If you have a lot of plants, use a pump sprayer. Spray it onto the squash bugs, at any stage of life, it kills them within two seconds.

[@momseasyeats]

You guys are super informative, I wish I had found your channel a couple years ago!

[@MollyHowze]

Here in Florida we call em stink bugs and they love tomatoes too. Thankfully my tomatoes are finishing up just as the bugs have found them .

[@TheTinkerersWife]

Tomatoes! Bummer...that's sad. I know squash bugs are a type of true bug, but hadn't heard they attacked tomatoes. True bugs as a whole are referred to as stink bugs because they have that odor when we smash them. We have several types of stink bugs out here in Oregon, but the brown marmorated stink bug is the worst I've ever seen. But so far the tomatoes here are safe from them at least.

[@VWFamilyFarm]

Often, squash bugs and stink bugs are mistaken for each other. They are similar in shape and both bugs have a disagreeable odor when crushed. However, stink bugs possess the name because they can also give off this odor when disturbed. Stink bugs are wider and rounder than squash bugs.

[@conradsutton]

Hi guys! Just subscribed to your channel. My squash and zucchini were devastated by squash bugs last year, and I wanted to check out your video. Great content & thank you!

[@Freedom2025-x2b]

Thank you very much. Growing pumpkins and squash ❤

[@maryharrison8263]

Plant squash, and make it grow vertically on a post, or fence. Use strong soapy water to kill the squash bugs. Spray it all over plant. Try to concentrate on the middle. Take off foliage touching the ground. Actually, I remove all foliage that isn’t covering the fruit and flowers. This allows for aeration. I always leave a few leaves, for photosynthesis. Check on and under foliage for eggs.

[@joellenjones3410]

I planted my crooked neck squash and zucchini in coconut elongated wire baskets on my wooden fence this year.I check for bugs early morning and late evening. I catch and put them into a plastic container w lid and them dump them into bucket of soapy water. I have 10 to 12 fruits on each plant! You can also spray Dawn with water onto the main stem and the bugs will crawl out and catch them then! My plants are thriving!🙌🏼It’s so easy to look under the leaves when they are in those coconut baskets.✅ thanks for the info on the eggs! I’m going to look again for eggs but I catch them when they come out so there has not been any eggs at all! 💫

[@valerietromble]

Lint roller does wonders

[@porky552]

Howdy from Texas. This my first video from your channel. I subscribed. Very informative. I have dealt with these spawn from hell (squash bugs) all my life. Believe it or not if you are diligent and have an army of people picking them off every evening, you can make a dent. I usually had to calculate on losing 15% to these things. Production is also reduced as there are fewer flowers on plants with infestations. Look forward to catching up with your other videos.

[@VWFamilyFarm]

Welcome! Glad to have you!

[@sandrathomas2145]

Yes we call them stink bugs in the midwest as well. I did not know they were also squash bugs. I do not have a garden because I never had tie chance to start one but will keep this in mind. Thanks for the info. God Bless your family.

[@faisha123]

There is a stink bug as well as a squash bug in GA. Or at least that's what I've been told.

[@brokendad2222]

Two different bugs.

[@snowsolo]

Great video. I've tried everything with trying to help my beautiful pumpkin plants that I planted for the 1st time in a untouched area on my 3 acres this year. I've had squash bugs and their little red eggs all over the underside of my leaves. I tried the tape, tried picking adults 1 by 1 and pinching their heads in my fingers. Tried homemade mint oils and dish soap. Nothing came close to working as good as the Take Down Garden spray. I bought two bottles in the RTU form "ready to use" and love it. I hose down the base of plants where the bugs hide right as sun sets and even spray directly on the eggs and my plants perked up instantly in 2 days. It's a contact kill spray. Works immediately AND kills eggs and larva. Good stuff!

[@rubytrotter3766]

Going try this-ordered today. Have a squash bug invasion every year regardless of when squash planted. I’ve killed hundreds of the bugs and eggs over the years. More just show up

[@gregoryjacksonsr7452]

I've been battling squash bugs for awhile now. Everyday I check my plants at least 5 times a day and still find at least 6-10 every time. And those tiny little black beetle things bore into one of my gord plant vine and had to pull it. Never really had any problems with anybody them till this year. On a good note tho everything is growing amazingly fast this year and I hear a lot of people saying the same thing. Happy Gardening!!

[@pinkwink768]

you can also very quickly flash the eggs with a butane lighter! it makes a fun popping noise when the eggs burst from the heat that is really satisfying!

[@knitvids]

Dealing with them now! Thanks for the tips.

[@SophieBird07]

Squash bugs are tricky devils. The can see you coming and instantly hide.

[@nanajane9612]

LOL, "squash" them! (giggles) I usually curse my short growing season in 4a. However, I'm grateful when it comes to pests. I think the squash bugs and vine borers are more common in the warmer zones. I've never seen or heard of them in Montana.

[@Rick-ys2zk]

I love watching your imperative videos

[@YasChosenChild_70]

Thank you

[@gregoryjacksonsr7452]

Soapy dish soap spray kills em quick. I mix in a little baking soda which they hate and keeps mildew at bay.

[@dropshot1967]

I saw a video this week, I cant remember which channel, and he showed how spraying the squash bugs with a liberal amount of a soap solution (Dawn or other) will basically drown them. As long as you hit the individual bugs with enough spray they will die. Also worked good at the base of the plant between the stalks.

[@tennmcclain]

Anxious to see how the spray works. Having issues with squash bugs right now.

[@marylandsmann1175]

Wow that tape is a great idea. Thanks

[@CornholioBunghole-qo8th]

The tape trick, brilliant! It seems like there are always more of them, and they are more active when I would go out at night and check for slugs, and I just squash ‘em, I was spraying the slugs with insecticidal soap but I don’t know that that does anything. I will try insect netting next year at the start of the season, hopefully it will slow down the bugs at any rate.

[@Woman_In_TX1206]

I know this is about 4 yrs late but I just saw your channel and found helpful tips. I have subscribed so hopefully I’ll learn even more. But I have questions!!! I moved outside of Abilene TX, zone 8 last fall so this is my first garden in this area. Its dry but I’ve had good luck with the small garden that I have. Only grow slicer tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, bell peppers, jalapeños, zucchini, yellow squash in raised beds. I have beans and cucumbers on trellises nearby.. More problems with birds & grasshoppers than anything else. The deer are more interested in the sweet mesquite trees so that’s a blessing. I have always planted Marigolds under my tomatoes and peppers. Works very well, I think. I’ve never had any issues with squash bugs until now and they’re only going after my beans. I’ve seen a few around the cucumbers too but I haven’t got even one bean this year. Ive had lots of cucumbers though. I’ve had no problem with my squash, tomatoes, or peppers, which all have marigolds planted under them. I was wondering if I can get the same results from marigolds planted next year from my saved seeds? I know that we often lose color, bloom size, etc when saving seeds & hoping I can keep the bug preventative qualities. I’m trying to save as much money as possible nowadays so I collected tons of seed. Also, does anyone know if I can mash marigold blooms or leaves to create a tea for spraying in the garden? Any help is appreciated! (Sorry, I really didn’t mean to write a novel!)

[@CharlesGann1]

Interested in the Take down product. Spraying w soapy water that you mentioned in an earlier video worked when you find them.. Thanks for the.cardboard idea!

[@wendyweddell2782]

Thanks for the tips. This is my first yr growing squash but, I did start them late to help deter some squash bugs in advance.

[@theokeechobeegardener8014]

I understand your frustration with the squash bug. I live in Florida not to far away from the mouse house and it does not matter when you plant the squash bugs are there. I was wondering how the spray from Hoss tools worked? I do like your videos!! Thank You!

[@gloopsgloops]

Yep having problems with squash bugs in central Florida on my cuc’s. I am also interested to see how the spray works for them because the organic spray I use (bee safe organocide 3 in 1) does *nothing* against the adults. I’m also skeptical of the dish soap water method, but I will try it so I don’t have to resort to non-organic spot spraying. I’m surprised he was able to actually pick one up. Mine will fly away if I try the ye olde kill jar. Extra tips from anyone on how to eliminate them and other common CEntral Florida pests would be appreciated. Anyways, good luck to all growers out there dealing with these sobs.

[@norxgirl1]

@@gloopsgloops Last year I used the Neem/dish soap spray in a squirt bottle. First I used garden hose by itself to flush them up to tops of leaves, then squirted from long range spray bottle to stun them - immobilized them, then I could catch and stomp. Still a work in progress ...northern middle Tennessee....

[@2olvets443]

DE around and on the base of the plants.

[@lisajohnson2087]

I live in the same area as y’all. I have tried putting wood ashes under my squash plants this year and it has definitely seem to help with the squash bugs. I also take off the squash bugs and eggs. I am also sprayed a mixture of DE , mild dish soap and water. Applied late in the evening just to the very bottom of the plant. Don’t want to hurt my pollinators either. Lisa Johnson

[@wesbaumguardner8829]

I just use Dawn dishwashing soap. I bought a cheap spray bottle at the dollar store, filled it most of the way with water and then add enough dishwashing liquid until it turns a nice blue color. Then I spray all the bugs I see. They die within 5 minutes. I also remove any eggs I see on the plants by either rubbing them off of the leaves over a bucket, or cutting them out of the leaves with a utility knife. It seems to be working pretty well so far.

[@sarahkoeneman2842]

Thank you! I tried the tape...AMAZING. I've been waiting for a video like this!!

[@truthseeker9561]

also with the eggs, I scrap them into a solo cup with a tbsp of rubbing alcohol and let them sit till im done tending to garden for the morning. once im done, I slowly poor them on my wood plank and they are easy to smush. they cardboar techniques work great and when we get a ton of rain it keeps soil splash down

[@waltcardwell8346]

Try injecting bt into main stem when plants are small then every 2-3. weeks after that

[@kimberlyearly8918]

That’s for vine borers.

[@dflor50]

I have just found your channel. I live in GA, but I am from Paragould, AR. Graduated in 1969, but all my family is still there. I will be in Paragould next month for my 55th class reunion. May I ask where in AR you live? I also homeschooled our two kids. I do miss those days, but we’re blessed with 8 grandchildren, no great grandchildren yet though.

[@mollysmith6055]

I know this video is 3 years old but thank you for all the good info in it. I thought I was dealing with stink bugs but now I know I was wrong. I'm right in the middle of an infestation and have all 3 cycles of them going on now. And last year was my garden's sabbath so they didn't even have anything to eat in my garden last year! But one thing I know is that whenever I plant sunflowers, I have a huge problem with stink bugs and I thought that was the problem this year. Have been hitting them with an 'organic' garden spray that is over 2 years old and seems to be helping but it looks like an uphill battle. They were in my Tromboncino's first...hit them with the spray and now they're in my butternuts. Am afraid they'll move to my Korean cukes next and hopefully not get into my green beans. Ugh. Thank you for this video. Hope you are having a better garden year than me.

[@kimberlyearly8918]

They gave inaccurate information about squashing them. You should NEVER squash them because they put off a scent that attracts even more!

[@Woman_In_TX1206]

I was wondering about your Sabbath comment? I remember hearing someone say that a garden patch should be allowed a rest but I haven’t seen much else about it. I always thought that it was ok as long as the soil is amended each year. Do you do this intentionally? If so, how often should you take a break?

[@evalinawarne1337]

In MICHIGAN. I will see them late june july aug. In an area where NO veggies are GROWING. I have lits of eggs on my peppermint leaves. Especially the new leaves. I threw away the whole new plant AWAY. This is the worst amount of EGGS I 've had. THANK YOU. I LOVE YOU AND GOD BLESS YOU. LOVES HUGS PRAYERS FROM MICHIGAN. SHALOM. 👋 CHOW 👋

[@prosperoushillsfarm2818]

So informative! Already learning so much from you guys! God bless

[@airmom8716]

You can get BT concentrate and dilute it and inject it into the endbof the stems of the vine for the aquash vine borer.

[@GivenChancesFarm]

Just started seeing squash bugs too. Great information!

[@gwenmoody8323]

Love and Hugs from Sapulpa Oklahoma

[@stepht5]

You got jokes! 😂 Ugh! Vine bores and squash bugs! Ugh! The past two years my squash plants were hit hard. This year I caught them in time and so far so good. I am doing more succession planting, and I’m planning on a bigger Fall garden for just this reason!

[@WendyK656]

Ben and Andrea we are having Japanese Beetles problems right now. We are going look at our squash to see how we are doing with those beetles.

[@terribonham7542]

I seen on one of the other homesteaders they put a jar of soapy water in the fire in your garden and at the end of the day you go check it and if there's something in it then you put the lid on it and shake it real good and then open it up and throw them away and they catch you in a little black beetles to

[@davidmurphy2754]

They also hide under the landscaping fabric. I quit using it around squash

[@rosewood513]

I don't understand. When I started growing I knew nothing about crop rotation. I planted the same plants in the exact same spots for over 15 years. I never had a squash bug. This year the vine borer started. I will defeat them also. Nice video thank you

[@sandywilkerson8525]

Thank you for sharing this information...love your channel!😊❤️

[@ptrain9020]

I use pyrethrin. I simply spray my plants, and that is it for squash bugs. Last year, I only had one squash bug and no eggs.

[@deano1438]

I've used pymethrin so many years I guess they are immuned. Always a battle and now they just drink up the pymethrin and never so slow down ugh!

[@VWFamilyFarm]

wow that's interesting!

[@kimberlyearly8918]

That’s different than BT isn’t it?

[@ptrain9020]

@@kimberlyearly8918 yes. Only use about 2 or 3 teaspoons per gallon. The internet and I think the bottle says use 4 tablespoons per gallon. Don't do that. It will destroy your plants. Trust me.

[@kimberlyearly8918]

@@ptrain9020 Thanks! I have some but I’ve never really used it. I’ll give it a try!

[@marysills4317]

Thank you so much. I’ve not seen them before

[@stephenwilliams3841]

Preciate the info, have everything fruit you mentioned in the same area we thought our plants got blight

[@kllisk]

Yep 1st day of March 2023 and saw my first one of the season,hope that not a sign for the future!

[@stephenwilliams3841]

You can kinda rub the leaf to get the eggs off easier and do less damage

[@albanymountainhomestead]

When I grew the Cherokee Tan pumpkins it's the only squash I've grown where squash bugs didn't bother them at all. That same yr I grew spaghetti and butternut separated about an acre from the Cherokee Tan and squash bugs took over those.

[@karenbrown5177]

We've been keeping up with the squash bugs and eggs, fighting the striped cucumber beetles too. But two plants just dropped dead we presume from the squash vine borer. Ugh. My daughter's first year taking over gardening work and really into it. I'm 69 and just can't do it anymore. She is so discouraged fighting the elements. Blessings.

[@VWFamilyFarm]

It can be frustrating as we all know but words of encouragement help a lot. Use successes and failures as learning tools and just enjoy what you have been blessed with.

[@digsindirt4490]

I’ve been using scotch tape for squash vine borer eggs. Woks great for those. Keeping an eye out for squash bugs now.

[@marshabeatty6589]

Oh yes, this is my second year and and besides all the money I’ve put in to get these gardens I’ve had to fight like a mamma badger apparently having every damn bug there is to eat a garden. This is war! I’m out there morning, noon and night with a flashlight!

[@VWFamilyFarm]

It’s definitely work! But the satisfaction from harvesting from your garden.

[@annadreamsart9756]

Thanks. Totally going to plant in fall. Those bugs are terrible. I detest them.

[@nenarodriguez8484]

thank you for the tips

[@billdelaney4222]

Thanks for the info I have an infestation I’m dealing with

[@Greens5511]

Lol....." Squash them"....good Mom joke!! Good info....I don't know that we have an issue with them here in MN...I will check it out 👍

[@FermentedHomestead]

Thank you for the tips! I guess it’s a good thing I’m late to the squash party!

[@Rainbow-dc1ew]

Thank you for sharing,I hate squash bugs.

[@sweatfocusrepeatbelieve952]

Thank you!! Just ran into some this morning :(

[@agirlandhercows501]

wow look at your corn

[@TheresaPrentice-hl9um]

Sorry can’t plant late, they invaded my blueberries bushes last spring and summer. What’s the answer to to my problem?can’t grow tomatoes and cucumbers in the fall.

[@PeggyStrunk]

At the end of the season, I always clean out the garden & til it. 1st time for this year, I was going to lay hay down as a natural, organic cover. Is that okay? I have not come across the eggs, only the adults, which I have killed.

[@faithrada]

Thanks.. great tips!

[@traddymom4368]

I'm up north in Massachusetts. I have a short growing season. Can I still wait to plant?

[@floydfromarkansas5132]

Great video thanks

[@jeaniepartridge6701]

I battled them last year and lost I will try the tape.

[@jerrydonaldson2733]

How did the Take Down Spray work?

[@anonymousanonymous7304]

Are they also called stinkbugs?

[@VWFamilyFarm]

No they are similar looking but different bugs.

[@DebRoo11]

We have a shorter growing season and the cucumber beetles are active from June till pretty much frost here. Hate them

[@racheledwards6497]

Do u have any recommendations for Japanese beetles?

[@VWFamilyFarm]

I have heard from a friend that has a problem with them that the bag traps with the attracting scent work. We don’t have a big problem with them.

[@gloopsgloops]

Another tip for discouraging squash bugs is to NOT mulch around your squash family plants. As was stated in the video, they like to hide under debris, so mulch is paradise for them.

[@mhbegay]

This is the first time I planted pumpkins and made this mistake! 😟

[@gloopsgloops]

@@mhbegay yeah I’m finding giving the plants and mulch around a good watering and they come to the surface and...well, they meet my whacking trowel.

[@Chicken379]

Tip and trick use a torch lighter that's what I do I burn the eggs and killed a squash bugs at the same time

[@mosaicfarm2389]

We had squash bugs last year for the first time and they killed most of our summer squash in 2 days... After researching options we treated the surviving plants with permetherin 1 time in the evening and that was the end of our squash bug problem.

[@VWFamilyFarm]

Good deal!!

[@Mik-mk8us]

Ya . I throw down a light Sevin spray. Every week.

[@janicejurgensen2122]

I subscribed too! I will be taking your advice! Thank you!!

[@VWFamilyFarm]

Thank you! And welcome!!

[@DianeonMaine]

would it be too damaging to the plant to just cut off that leaf with the eggs on it and burn it?

[@VWFamilyFarm]

Some people do that.

[@maryclairekalamafoni9524]

Andrea! Can't you make your own spray? With ingredients like water, dish soap, oregano, little bit of cayenne, and some oil? Just know I've seen recipes. Love y'all! 💖💛💚💙💜

[@that_auntceleste5848]

Maryclair I did have success with a home made spray one year -- it had garlic and onion and cayenne and peppermint oil IIRC. But you do need to keep in mind that anytime anytime you spray to deter any bugs you will also deter bees. Once your plants start setting female flowers (the flowers that are a little swollen at the stem) you need to stop any sort of spray because you want bees down in there pollinating for you! I love watching the bumblebees work the flowers. So where I am (zone 5b/6a) sprays are good for the early part of the season only. After that, it's bee time! Hope this advice helps you enjoy your garden.

[@maryclairekalamafoni9524]

@@that_auntceleste5848 Yes. Thank you very much!

[@shawntailor5485]

Ivorysoap and peppermint oil . You can use sticky traps under the boards . You can set up traps of water soap buckets baited with dead bugs too .

[@jessica_young]

When is the best time to plant a pumpkin patch, to avoid squash bugs?? We have a pop up garden this year where we had some chickens - the garden is filled with pumpkins, so I cannot search the ground for squash bugs. We started to notice eggs, which I just removed all I have found. I let them drop on the ground, because a couple of places said beetles will eat them. Also, if we have healthy pumpkins already (they're big), what are the chances of the squash bugs that I may miss, destroying these healthy pumpkins?

[@shelshele]

I’ve seen a you tuber just mic a few drop of soap in a bottle of water with a spray nozzle and wet the bugs down and they were dead in less than a minute!

[@glz1]

I like you guys thank

[@sissysimpson792]

thanks a lot and I like squish them

[@rrbb36]

And remember… Bees aren’t the only pollinators in your garden.

[@robbielynnhowlethehomestea8761]

Awesome 👍🏻

[@mitchellmuse3006]

We call them stink bugs where I live

[@VWFamilyFarm]

these aren't stink bugs

[@mitchellmuse3006]

@@VWFamilyFarm every time I loose a squash plant it is the same bug and they stink. I live 8n Ga. I have been fighting them for years

[@fullTimeVeganinOhio]

Vine borers are a problem for me