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How to Manage PestsUC Pest Management Guidelines
CucurbitsSquash Mosaic VirusPathogen: Squash mosaic virus(Reviewed 11/05, updated 6/08) In this Guideline: SYMPTOMS AND SIGNSSymptoms of squash mosaic include mosaic patterns and mottling of the leaf along with deformed fruit. COMMENTS ON THE DISEASEThe virus is vectored by the spotted cucumber beetle (Diabrotica spp.) and other related beetles. The beetles can retain the virus up to 20 days after feeding on an infected plant. The virus is also seed-borne. MANAGEMENTUse virus-free seed to eliminate primary inoculum. PUBLICATION
UC IPM Pest Management Guidelines:
Cucurbits Diseases
R. M. Davis, Plant Pathology, UC Davis Acknowledgment for contributions to Diseases:W. D. Gubler, Plant Pathology, UC Davis |