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Q.How to handle zucchini pests

Zone Zone 6 | Anonymous added on July 7, 2016 | Answered

My zucchini plants have been infested with brown caterpillar like insects. The leaves and fruit are turning brown and rotting. Most of the plant is still healthy. What can I do to save it?

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Downtoearthdigs
Answered on July 7, 2016

Neem Oil is a good treatment.
You can try picking off the caterpillars if they are highly visible to help out.

Here are some links with more information.

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/zucchini/solutions-for-common-problems-growing-zucchini.htm

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