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Winston Salem, NC

http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=206022
Have a look. I've never had SVB's in my patch but I remember some folks having insects eating into their fruits. Just wanted to get some opinions from folks who have had experience with this. What did you do and what should I be doing as I am approaching the larger ott changes per day. I dont wanna split this one! I packed it with sulfur shortly after this pic.

8/5/2013 4:00:01 PM

Winston Salem, NC

Pretty sure it was an SVB... I just saw my first one ever this morning.

8/6/2013 9:45:47 AM

Anamosa, IA BPIowegian@aol.com

Vine borer. Probably entered through the vine and this is the exit.

8/6/2013 11:30:47 AM

Lexington, Ky

If that hole penetrates the cavity, you won't have to worry about it splittng....it's over.

8/7/2013 10:17:30 AM

Winston Salem, NC

probed it. It doesn't....yet Sprayed insecticide up there yesterday and nothing came out so its already moved on. The hole goes in about an inch and a half. I shot some peroxide up there this morning and swabbed it out and packed it with sulfur. Hopefully it stays together till weighoff, this is the best grower I've ever had.

8/7/2013 11:04:14 AM