How to Use squash bug in a Sentence

squash bug

noun
  • Pale to brown blotches on leaves are the work of squash bugs.
    — The Editors Of Organic Life, Good Housekeeping, 12 June 2017
  • The first is that marigolds can deter squash bugs, which will eat your squash plants in no time.
    — Haniya Rae, Martha Stewart, 12 Mar. 2026
  • Try some of these prevention tips to keep your garden squash bug-free.
    — Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 20 July 2026
  • Be vigilant against squash bugs and squash vine borers to get the most out of your plants.
    — Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 7 May 2026
  • Catmint repels more than slugs—aphids and squash bugs don't like it, either.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 31 May 2026
  • Tatume is mostly immune to the harmful squash vine borer and squash bugs.
    — Dallas News, 30 Apr. 2020
  • Apparently, squash bugs are deterred by the odor of these plants.
    — OregonLive.com, 29 Mar. 2018
  • For the last several years, squash bug numbers have been much higher than normal.
    — oregonlive, 16 Apr. 2023
  • Aphids, squash bugs, and spider mites can suck a cucumber plant’s sap and cause the leaves to yellow, brown, or curl.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 22 July 2025
  • Marigolds will keep squash bugs, nematodes, and aphids away from your precious pumpkins, which is, of course, the goal.
    — Heather Bien, The Spruce, 24 Apr. 2026
  • The squash bugs will gather under these at night and can be collected and destroyed in the morning.
    — Melinda Myers, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 23 Feb. 2018
  • Acting quickly at the first signs of squash bug problems is important as these pests can spread rapidly.
    — Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 20 July 2026
  • Yes, dish soap kills squash bugs and dropping squash bugs into a bucket of soapy water is one of the best ways to keep these pests in line.
    — Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 20 July 2026
  • Catnip Catnip also repels aphids and squash bugs.
    — Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 6 Feb. 2026
  • If squash bugs do produce nymphs, act quickly; nymphs are easier to treat with organic sprays than adults.
    — Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 20 July 2026
  • The two species are Anasa tristis, commonly called the squash bug, and Anasa andresii.
    — Elizabeth Preston, Discover Magazine, 20 May 2015
  • Aside from this, heavy squash bug infestations weaken plants and reduce harvest yields.
    — Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 20 July 2026
  • Pests Aphids, squash bugs, and spider mites can suck a cucumber plant’s sap and cause the leaves to yellow, brown, or curl.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 3 July 2026
  • Place the bucket of water under the affected leaves and flick the squash bugs off the plant using your finger or a small stick.
    — Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 20 July 2026
  • Marigolds also help to repel some of the pests that will destroy cucumber plants, including squash bugs and thrips.
    — Heather Bien, Southern Living, 4 May 2026
  • Marigolds smell so strongly that squash bugs hate hanging around nearby and provide other benefits.
    — Haniya Rae, Martha Stewart, 12 Mar. 2026
  • Even better, nasturtiums are known to deter squash bugs, which are one of the most destructive squash and pumpkin pests.
    — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Mar. 2025
  • Gourds also attract similar pests, such as cucumber beetles and squash bugs.
    — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Apr. 2026
  • Another common pumpkin pest are squash bugs, which hang out on the underside of leaves when the flowers bloom or when fruit appears.
    — Arricca Sansone, Country Living, 29 June 2017
  • Asking about the secret to the Tide's success is like asking an elephant for his secret to squashing bugs.
    — Michael Rosenberg, SI.com, 26 Oct. 2017
  • Marigolds can deter pests specific to certain plants, such as squash bugs in cucurbits and whiteflies in tomatoes.
    — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Dec. 2025
  • Insect problems include striped and spotted cucumber beetles, squash bugs, and aphids.
    — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 31 May 2026
  • Topics will include planting, side dressing, companion planting, and how to inspect for squash bug and codling moths.
    — Courant Community, 15 May 2018
  • Start Early Adult squash bugs overwinter in old leaf litter and reemerge in spring to early summer to lay eggs.
    — Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 20 July 2026
  • Minute pirate bugs and their close cousin, insidious flower bugs, belong to the group of bugs known as true bugs, which include bed bugs, squash bugs and stink bugs.
    — Shari Rudavsky, Indianapolis Star, 21 Oct. 2017

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