Organic Answers to Squash Problems: A natural method of dealing with squash pests and other common issues.

There are few things more disheartening to a gardener than going out to the garden one morning to discover a previously healthy plant has died seemingly overnight. I have known gardeners who completely gave up on growing food because of the pests they experienced on squash. Even conventional gardeners who use chemicals can easily be taken over by squash pests because even chemicals often have little effect on these prolific insects. The good news is, with some careful observation, early detection and diligence, squash pests can be managed, even eliminated.

In this book I will discuss the most common problems that plague home gardeners: Squash vine borers, squash bugs and powdery mildew. For each issue I will discuss practical prevention and management strategies as well as ways to identify these pests early so that you can put these practices into place before major damage occurs. Because none of my pest control practices involve dangerous chemicals, these methods can be used up to the day of harvest and throughout the entire gardening season. I would also suggest combining methods, when possible, to build up the best possible defense in your garden.