Squash bugs put damper on successful gardening

  • Squash bugs can ruin a gardener’s day.
    Squash bugs can ruin a gardener’s day.
Gardeners know that as the weather improves and temperatures rise, they’re getting closer to fresh produce such as squash, melons and cucumbers. Unfortunately, that excitement can be “squashed” when the squash bugs arrive, said David Hillock, Oklahoma State University Extension consumer horticulturist. “You certainly didn’t invite them into your garden, but they’ve moved in and are wreaking…

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