Re: [gardeners] Another squash question

Bill Loke (gardeners@globalgarden.com)
Mon, 19 Jul 1999 20:38:51 -0400

Since it's a moth that lays the eggs, I would think Bt would be more
effective. Best is row covers until they bloom.
----- Original Message -----
From: Diane Roeder <droeder@javanet.com>
To: <gardeners@globalgarden.com>
Sent: Monday, July 19, 1999 7:07 PM
Subject: [gardeners] Another squash question


> Greetings,
>
> My husband the Wize One has advised that I apply rotenone (sp?) now
> since the squash borers will be doing their damage soon.  I seem to
> remember reading that rotenone is no longer considered effective for
> them.  Is it?  Should I?
>
> Thank-
>
> Diane, Western Mass, Zone 5
>
>