The cure for the borers is B.T. (Bacillus Thuringiensis) that is widely available
Fairly early on, punch a small hole in the hollow squash stem near the ground exit. The BT liquid injected within the hollow stem prevents the borers from entering. That is my job involvement with my wife’s gardening efforts
It works amazingly well
I’ve heard that. I need some syringes though and some fresh BT.
Some advice I heard is to simply plant a short growing variety after the time that the borers are done with their breeding.
One thing I did find effective in keeping plants alive, especially with vining ones, is to regularly bury the stem at intervals. They’ll root and keep the rest of the plant alive while the infested section dies off.
Hi Bert!! (Waving)
Thank you for the recommendation and good ideas regarding squash. I’ve never grown it before but wanted to start some in the two beds that I have. I’m in North Carolina so our growing season is long and I got a late start due to about a month travel in April.