Zucchini insect. - Ask Extension
We have these black bugs all over our zucchini plants. Can you id and tell me how to remedy? Thanks!
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Zucchini insect. #876162
Asked July 06, 2024, 11:05 PM EDT
We have these black bugs all over our zucchini plants. Can you id and tell me how to remedy? Thanks!
Larimer County Colorado
Expert Response
Hello,
Great photos!
This is the squash bug, which is perhaps an incredibly dull answer, since it's a bug on your squash. But they can be very destructive and control can be done in a variety of ways. They are outlined in the CSU Extension Fact Sheet: https://extension.colostate.edu/topic-areas/insects/squash-bug-management-in-home-gardens-5-609/
Because we've had a warm summer, there will likely be two generations this year.
Great photos!
This is the squash bug, which is perhaps an incredibly dull answer, since it's a bug on your squash. But they can be very destructive and control can be done in a variety of ways. They are outlined in the CSU Extension Fact Sheet: https://extension.colostate.edu/topic-areas/insects/squash-bug-management-in-home-gardens-5-609/
Because we've had a warm summer, there will likely be two generations this year.
