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Gardening 



FIG. 183. 



Vine of a summer squash laid open to show the borers, 

 a full-grown borer is shown. 



At the right 



In the more northern states there appears to be one 

 brood of the squash borer. Farther south there are two, 

 and in the more southern states there seem to be several 

 broods hatching at different times. Thus the adults 

 appear and lay their eggs in broods, and the larvae are 

 present throughout most of the growing season for 

 squashes. In some sections this insect is so troublesome 

 that it is almost impossible to raise squashes. 



Because of its habits the squash borer is difficult to 

 control. However, if the following directions are care- 

 fully carried out, it may be kept somewhat in check : 



(i) Learn to know the moths. Watch for them. If 

 they are seen in the garden, go over plants every evening 

 or early in the morning and kill all the adults found rest- 

 ing on the leaves. 



