What's Eating My Zucchini Plant

[Palooka]

I would like to keep it as organic as possible. A friend told me to spray with some water and dish detergent and leave it on for a few hours, then rinse off. Does that work?

Any tips? Just let it be?

[Contrary Housewife]

Could be aphids, look for little yellow-green bugs on stems and under leaves. Spray with soapy water.

Could be squash bugs. They are black or brown triangular shaped and ugly. Hand pick those off.

Could be spider mites. Do you see any fuzzy web-like stuff? Spray with water to knock them off (high pressure) or use insecticidal soap.

Could be cucumber beetle, yellow-green with black spots. Hand pick them.

[frugalfranny]

Also, pick up the pot and see if any bugs are under it.

A MILD soap won't hurt.......and could help....there is also
something called 'insecticidal soap' available.....give it a try.

This might help..........

Solutions For Common Problems Growing Zucchini