Squash Vine Borer Protection

Greatgardens · January 15, 2016

Looking for ideas for protecting my zucchini plants from borers. I usually grow mine in 14" pots (Patio Star is in a class by itself for pots), but have even considered making a small raised bed that I could cover with some type of pop-up protector. Tried chemicals, and that doesn't seem to work well, plus I don't like using chemicals because of the bees. Has anyone used this "sticky-goo" like you put on the base of trees, or do the borers actually enter the stems from under the soil?

What I'd like in a cover:
1) Very portable
2) Easy to handle and store.
3) Good ventilation

I like the looks of these pop-up tomato (etc.) protectors, but they are not suitable for use after the weather warms.

Suggestions?

-GG

January 15, 2016	#1
Greatgardens Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Indiana Posts: 1,124	Squash Vine Borer Protection Looking for ideas for protecting my zucchini plants from borers. I usually grow mine in 14" pots (Patio Star is in a class by itself for pots), but have even considered making a small raised bed that I could cover with some type of pop-up protector. Tried chemicals, and that doesn't seem to work well, plus I don't like using chemicals because of the bees. Has anyone used this "sticky-goo" like you put on the base of trees, or do the borers actually enter the stems from under the soil? What I'd like in a cover: 1) Very portable 2) Easy to handle and store. 3) Good ventilation I like the looks of these pop-up tomato (etc.) protectors, but they are not suitable for use after the weather warms. Suggestions? -GG