Root Maggots

Question

I have a small garden patch and the first year every thing grew so well, but last year my onions and all my root veggies were infested with a root maggot. Is there any other way to rid the garden of root maggots other than using a pesticide? Plus,  two years in row I have planted spaghetti squash and they start to produce but then the squash die and fall off, why?

Answer 1

Here is an article that you may find helpful: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/root-eating-insects-identifying-vegetable-root-maggots-and-root-maggot-control.htm

As for the squash, it sounds like a pollination problem. These articles will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/beneficial/insect-pollination-process.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/squash/squash-fruit-falling-off-the-plant.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/squash/pollinate-squash-by-hand.htm