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Both adults and nymphs of the squash bug feed by sucking the sap
of the plant. Leaves of large plants rapidly wilt and soon become
blackened. Small plants may be killed entirely. All cucurbits and
vine crops are attacked by these bugs. |
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How to manage squash bug on cucurbits
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