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South Hill, Virginia

Something has bored a hole in my pumpkin. I know vine borers will do that to vines but what would do it to the fruit. Please email me at svrichb@yahoo.com with any ideas. Just posted a picture of the damage in my diary.

8/2/2003 8:41:14 PM

Western Pa.

Brent,

Got slugs?

8/3/2003 2:04:46 PM

Topsfield, Ma.

Had a very similar event couple pumpkins ago. Blasted Sevin
into hole before pasting with Captan. Waited couple days and scraped out a tiny "inchworm" appearing critter, stiff !
Minor scar was all that remained when all was done. Eye dropper-type syringe concentrates product where you want it.
Good luck !

8/3/2003 6:44:08 PM

Menomonie, WI (mail@gr8pumpkin.net)

pickle worms? They like to bore in to the fruit? Sevin should take care of them. Either that sprinkle some Bug-B-Gone or some other powdered insecticide on the ground to create a boundary.

8/3/2003 10:01:02 PM