Squash and Cucumber Borers

Question

I have squash and cucumbers that are only a few weeks old and I noticed that several of the stems look dry and you can actually see a slit in the stem. I pulled a few and did not see any grubs or borers in them. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated.

Answer 1

This article will help determine if borers are, in fact, an issue in your garden: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/squash/squash-pests-identifying-and-preventing-squash-vine-borer.htm