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Watch Out for Squash Bugs: Common Garden Pest Threatens Summer Crops

Watch Out for Squash Bugs: Common Garden Pest Threatens Summer Crops

By Jessica Strickland, Wayne County Horticulture Extension Agent As summer approaches and gardens begin to thrive, many North Carolina gardeners eagerly anticipate harvesting fresh squash. But along with the joys of growing zucchini, pumpkins, and squash come some unwelcome visitors—squash bugs. Squash bugs are among the most common and destructive pests in home gardens this…read more »

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