GAH! Help with growing pumpkins and getting rid of the nasty weeds and bugs that destroy them?

Question

My pumpkin vines have bloomed ten different times and wilt because of weeds and stupid bugs eating them?! How can i get rid of these pests? Home made or store bought!

Answer 1

Are you watering frequently enough? In hot dry weather the leaves will wilt. Pulling the weeds by hand or chopping back is best. As for bugs, depends on what they are, but there is a spray called  "eight" you can use or seven dust which is a powder you sprinkle on. Both kill 7 to 8 different kinds of bugs, but also may kill beneficial bugs that prey on the bad bugs.