Malathion and Sevin are dangerous to use in the home garden and both of them kill beneficial insects, harm wildlife and pets, and may be toxic to humans. Sevin has been known to kill honeybees. You do not want to spray this on plants you plan to ingest or even have it around. The suggestion of Neem is a good one and fits into an organic gardening system which is better for fostering a healthy garden that works in a balance with nature as opposed to trying to do battle with it.
So disappointed! The video is incomplete. What I saw was very cleverly done and informative, I just wish I could see all of it! The images are very helpful and just what I have noticed on my now mostly dead squash plant. I would like to know how I can dispose of the parts of the plant that are beyond rescue while saving those parts that have rerooted and are still alive.
@4kidsandacat I am sorry that you were disappointed. Dispose of the infected plant parts by burying at least 18" deep. ( the insect will not reach the surface from that depth). As for the plants that have re-rooted, they may not have enough time to recover and produce. The key is prevention. I hope this is helpful Gary
It said On the Bug B gone directions that I could use on many types of flowers, lawn, as well as fruit/vegetables including melons so im assuming they will be alright. the whole garden smells like pesticide though and I have pets so I may have done the wrong thing:(. Im Near the Dallas Texas area so Its pretty damn hot right now and its nearly dried up by now. I try to Water my melons every couple of days for a good 45 minutes, I never let the dirt get cracked. So Much for my 1st organic garden.
If you want to be organic, diazinon is not the way to go.
Always read the label. It should tell you how long after any pesticide application to wait before harvesting. If you want to be organic, try Neem or a rotennone/pyrethrum mixture
Ive got squash bugs all over my watermelon/canteloupe garden and ive got a few leaves starting to brown. Last night I sprayed em with dawn direct foam diluted (tested on a single leaf). Today ive checked and 1 of my smaller watermelons is browning/softening on top side. Assumed the soap failed so earlier i sprayed some old never used Ortho Bug B Gon. No further wilting or browning as of 2 hrs but now I read Diazinon is an active ingredient! should I try to hose it all off or is it too late?
I picked off all visible eggs recently, although I know some will still hatch and probably bore into my vines. I know of the surgery that gardeners perform on vines that were infested, but I have yet to see a video that shows exactly how to do that, unfortunately.
As well, do secondary roots save the plant absolutely, or will the vine borers stay and destroy that system as well before exiting into the soil?
Surgery on the vines is not worth the time. You will probably damage the plant in your search for the borers. Prevention is the best option. If revenge is what you want, try using a large safety pin and pierce the stems where you think the borers may be.
@GLHeilig Well, every single one of my pumpkins have had vine borers enter their main stems since my question, and yes, I performed what surgery I could to save them. Thank goodness they are still thriving weeks after the surgery and the vine borers' egg-laying season has ended. Unfortunately, I think that the vine borers' may have hindered the growth of the fruit. The 4 I've harvested are pounds lighter than they should be.
That must be some old diazinon. It has been off the market for years. You are probably describing what we call phytotoxcity. Hopefully the damage is not too severe. The [plant may recover. I sure hope the label included those crops on it. Diazinon is somewhat persistent ( It will be around for a while.)
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Malathion and Sevin are dangerous to use in the home garden and both of them kill beneficial insects, harm wildlife and pets, and may be toxic to humans. Sevin has been known to kill honeybees. You do not want to spray this on plants you plan to ingest or even have it around. The suggestion of Neem is a good one and fits into an organic gardening system which is better for fostering a healthy garden that works in a balance with nature as opposed to trying to do battle with it.
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So disappointed! The video is incomplete. What I saw was very cleverly done and informative, I just wish I could see all of it! The images are very helpful and just what I have noticed on my now mostly dead squash plant. I would like to know how I can dispose of the parts of the plant that are beyond rescue while saving those parts that have rerooted and are still alive.
4kidsandacat 7 months ago
@4kidsandacat I am sorry that you were disappointed. Dispose of the infected plant parts by burying at least 18" deep. ( the insect will not reach the surface from that depth). As for the plants that have re-rooted, they may not have enough time to recover and produce. The key is prevention. I hope this is helpful Gary
GLHeilig 7 months ago
It said On the Bug B gone directions that I could use on many types of flowers, lawn, as well as fruit/vegetables including melons so im assuming they will be alright. the whole garden smells like pesticide though and I have pets so I may have done the wrong thing:(. Im Near the Dallas Texas area so Its pretty damn hot right now and its nearly dried up by now. I try to Water my melons every couple of days for a good 45 minutes, I never let the dirt get cracked. So Much for my 1st organic garden.
Vindicut 1 year ago
@Vindicut
If you want to be organic, diazinon is not the way to go.
Always read the label. It should tell you how long after any pesticide application to wait before harvesting. If you want to be organic, try Neem or a rotennone/pyrethrum mixture
GLHeilig 1 year ago
Ive got squash bugs all over my watermelon/canteloupe garden and ive got a few leaves starting to brown. Last night I sprayed em with dawn direct foam diluted (tested on a single leaf). Today ive checked and 1 of my smaller watermelons is browning/softening on top side. Assumed the soap failed so earlier i sprayed some old never used Ortho Bug B Gon. No further wilting or browning as of 2 hrs but now I read Diazinon is an active ingredient! should I try to hose it all off or is it too late?
Vindicut 1 year ago
I picked off all visible eggs recently, although I know some will still hatch and probably bore into my vines. I know of the surgery that gardeners perform on vines that were infested, but I have yet to see a video that shows exactly how to do that, unfortunately.
As well, do secondary roots save the plant absolutely, or will the vine borers stay and destroy that system as well before exiting into the soil?
TolaMacarino 1 year ago
@TolaMacarino
Surgery on the vines is not worth the time. You will probably damage the plant in your search for the borers. Prevention is the best option. If revenge is what you want, try using a large safety pin and pierce the stems where you think the borers may be.
GLHeilig 1 year ago
@GLHeilig Well, every single one of my pumpkins have had vine borers enter their main stems since my question, and yes, I performed what surgery I could to save them. Thank goodness they are still thriving weeks after the surgery and the vine borers' egg-laying season has ended. Unfortunately, I think that the vine borers' may have hindered the growth of the fruit. The 4 I've harvested are pounds lighter than they should be.
TolaMacarino 1 year ago
@TolaMacarino There is a youtube video that shows how to cut into the plant and what to do after... the youtube video code is: xEDUHoA7ilY
GettingThereGreen 9 months ago
You are very welcome. Glad to be of service.
GLHeilig 2 years ago
Boohoo, my squash are almost gone from these critters. How effective is the sevin liquid on prevention of SVB's?
brianwurst1234 2 years ago
Sevin will work,but it is very toxic to bees, so I suggest selecting another option.
One key thing to remeber is try to use liquids and treat early morning and late evening when bees are not working.
Try Neem (organic) or malathion. You will need to treat at least once per week once the plant begin to vine.
P.S. My sympathies on the lost of your squash
GLHeilig 2 years ago
I sprayed diazinon on the canteloupes and cucumbers and now they are browning on the leaves now! I can't win for losing.
brianwurst1234 2 years ago
That must be some old diazinon. It has been off the market for years. You are probably describing what we call phytotoxcity. Hopefully the damage is not too severe. The [plant may recover. I sure hope the label included those crops on it. Diazinon is somewhat persistent ( It will be around for a while.)
GLHeilig 2 years ago
this is the only vid ive found on this subject. thanks so much! 5 of 5!
XXTUCHITXX 2 years ago
Thank you for viewing it. My squash were devastated that year.
GLHeilig 2 years ago
Sorry about the delay, but thank you so much for your comments.
GLHeilig 2 years ago
Thank you for taking the time to give me some feedback. I really appreciate it.
Gary
GLHeilig 2 years ago