Adult squash bugs can lay up to 250 eggs 😮

They lay eggs in clusters of ~15-20 and they can be found on the top or bottom of leaves. Females might also lay eggs on nearby plants so make sure to check them as well!

Eggs hatch in about 10 days and the nymphs take 4-6 weeks to get to full size.

I’ve found that the best way to control the squash bug population in your garden is to check for eggs once a week!

While you’re checking for eggs, also keep an eye out for nymphs that may have already hatched. They typically are in large groups and look like tiny spiders when they first hatch. You can spray them with soapy water!

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