Pumpkin Problem

[tumbleweed]

I'm hoping someone in the forum can help me. I have 3 pumpkin plants growing in one hill each had a pumpkin or 2 growing very well. All of a sudden about 5-6 days ago one plant started welting and looks like it is dead. See photo. I used dry cow manure mixed with straw and worked it into the ground about 2 weeks before planting. I water regularly when they need it. I hope you guys can save my other 2 plants. Thanks.

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[SPierce]

Did a squash vine borer get it?

[tumbleweed]

Did a squash vine borer get it?

Don't think so. I cut open the vine at the root and up in various places, no worms. I did see some groups of tiny black specks under the leaves on the 2 good plants, I sprayed them with sevin.

[CharlieBear]

Could a cat have used it for a lattrine? I had one die like that last year due to the neighbor's cat. That is also a possibility. A friend had one die because a crow was pulling at it, she said.

[tumbleweed]

Could a cat have used it for a lattrine? I had one die like that last year due to the neighbor's cat. That is also a possibility. A friend had one die because a crow was pulling at it, she said.

It could very well be a cat as there are some in the area. Thanks.

[tumbleweed]

I found several of these little blue bugs on the leaves and what looks like eggs under the leaves. Anyone know what they are?

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[Moley]

Those eggs look like squash bug eggs, squish and remove immediately.

[tumbleweed]

Those eggs look like squash bug eggs, squish and remove immediately.

I checked on the internet and that is indeed squash bugs and their eggs[url]https://www.extension.umn.edu/distribution/horticulture/M1208.html
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