Pest management
Pumpkin Pests
Pest names frequently listed for Pumpkin varieties in open plant databases. Use as a scouting checklist — pressure varies by region.
Pests mentioned for this crop
- Cucumber Beetles 51 mentions
- Squash Bugs 49 mentions
- Squash Vine Borers 25 mentions
- Aphids 20 mentions
- Vine Borers 14 mentions
- Squash Vine Borer 5 mentions
- Squash Bug 5 mentions
- Cucumber Beetle 5 mentions
- Slugs 1 mentions
- Flea Beetles 1 mentions
- Colorado Potato Beetle 1 mentions
- Hornworms 1 mentions
- Less Affected By Vine Borers 1 mentions
- Generally Resistant 1 mentions
- Occasional Squash Bugs 1 mentions
- Spider Mites In Stressed Plants 1 mentions
Related resistance notes from varieties
- Good resistance to most squash diseases when grown in proper conditions
- Moderate resistance to common squash diseases
- Susceptible to powdery mildew, moderate disease resistance overall
- Moderate resistance, susceptible to powdery mildew and mosaic viruses
- Good disease resistance when grown in proper conditions
- Good natural resistance to storage rots when properly cured
- Good resistance to powdery mildew and some viruses
- Good resistance to powdery mildew and vine borers
FAQ: pests on Pumpkin
What pests affect Pumpkin?
Cultivar notes commonly mention Cucumber Beetles, Squash Bugs, Squash Vine Borers, Aphids, Vine Borers, Squash Vine Borer, Squash Bug, Cucumber Beetle, Slugs, Flea Beetles, Colorado Potato Beetle, Hornworms. Pressure varies by climate and season — confirm with local extension.
Lists are aggregated from cultivar notes, not a diagnostic service. Confirm identification locally before treating.