Pest control advice
I’ve grown pumpkins for 6-7 years. Always dealt with squash bugs and was able to stay on top of them before they killed my plants.
This year I moved to a new home and got hit with squash bugs and for the first time vine borers. All three plants are done for.
I live in a warm climate and have about 120 days left in the season until the first average freeze. I started some more seeds a few days ago and will give it another go.
I am not opposed to using pesticides as I don’t plan on eating a giant pumpkin. What can I do for the start and throughout the growth to ensure the bugs don’t kill my plants again?