Squash Bug on Zucchini: Signs & Control
Squash Bug is a common pest of zucchini. Here's how to spot the damage and stop it organically-first.
Signs to look for on Zucchini
Brown-gray bugs; copper egg clusters under leaves; leaves wilt and blacken.
How to control it (organic-first)
Hand-pick bugs and eggs; trap boards overnight; diatomaceous earth at stem base.
More on Squash Bug: Brown shield-shaped bugs; wilting vines; bronze leaf edges. Prevention: Rotate cucurbits; plant early bush varieties; clean debris.
Squash Bug on other plants
ZoneFig pest guidance reflects common extension-service recommendations. Always confirm the pest before treating and follow any product label. Verify locally.