squash bug
noun
: a large black American bug (Anasa tristis of the family Coreidae) injurious to plants of the gourd family
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Pests Aphids, squash bugs, and spider mites can suck a cucumber plant’s sap and cause the leaves to yellow, brown, or curl.
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Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
3 July 2026
The strong scent of nasturtiums naturally repels destructive insects, such as cucumber beetles, squash bugs, and whiteflies.
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Sj McShane,
Martha Stewart,
30 June 2026
Hubbard squash, dill, and nasturtiums deter squash bugs, borers, and slugs while attracting pollinators.
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Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 May 2026
Prized as a insect pest repellent, they are planted in vegetable gardens to ward off aphids, caterpillars, squash bugs and cucumber beetles.
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Barbara Gillette,
The Spruce,
27 Apr. 2026
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Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
3 July 2026
The strong scent of nasturtiums naturally repels destructive insects, such as cucumber beetles, squash bugs, and whiteflies.
—
Sj McShane,
Martha Stewart,
30 June 2026
Hubbard squash, dill, and nasturtiums deter squash bugs, borers, and slugs while attracting pollinators.
—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 May 2026
Prized as a insect pest repellent, they are planted in vegetable gardens to ward off aphids, caterpillars, squash bugs and cucumber beetles.
—
Barbara Gillette,
The Spruce,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Squash bug.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/squash%20bug. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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