squash bugs

For several years I have not been able to get my squash plants to get a good bounty because the squash bugs get to them about the time they start producing. Is the only way to stop them is to literally hand pick them off when you see them?

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#1 Comment By Downtoearthdigs On 03/20/2017 @ 11:06 am

Frustrating!
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