I have the same problem every year. After doing a lot of research plus trials and errors I came up with a little solution. I cover my squash with tulle when I put the plants out and keep them covered until they start to bloom. I uncover them so the bees can do their job. This worked pretty good last year. It is also a good idea to plant seeds a couple weeks later as a back up.

Yes, many people do seem to use the cover them approach. I just didn't want to deal with that. But I say do whatever works!

Watch out for this. I didn't know what it was, and tried looking it up, but couldn't find it because I thought it was some kind of bee. I let it go, and one morning I came out and found a zucchini plant pretty much dead. I found out later this is the moth of the vine borer.

m33jones2 said:Watch out for this. I didn't know what it was, and tried looking it up, but couldn't find it because I thought it was some kind of bee. I let it go, and one morning I came out and found a zucchini plant pretty much dead. I found out later this is the moth of the vine borer.

Yup. The evil Squash Vine Borer.