332 Gardening 
Fic. 183. Vine of a summer squash laid open to show the borers. At the right 
a full-grown borer is shown. 
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 larve 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: 
(1) Learn io 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. 
