To combat both the virus and the beetles, apply pyrethrin spray to the plant. First, dilute the pyrethrin to 3-5 tablespoons per gallon of water. Be sure to cover all of the foliage. That should take care of the beetles and by virtue of that, Mosaic virus.Click to see full answer. Also asked, what are the warts on pumpkins?The warty pumpkins are called “Knuckle Heads” and are part of Siegers Seed Company’s bumpy “Super Freak” series. Because of their large jack-o’-lantern shape, it takes at least 10 generations of cross-breeding to produce a pumpkin that’s adequately covered in warts.One may also ask, can you eat knucklehead pumpkin? The knucklehead is not just decorative, it is a ‘real’ pumpkin and part of the squash family like the other pumpkins; and like any other pumpkin you can grow it in your garden, carve it, bake it and eat the pumpkin seeds. Keeping this in consideration, are warty Goblin pumpkins edible? Edible: Nice, sweet flavor makes it a favorite for cooking. Warty Goblin. Skin: Bright orange.Can you eat heirloom pumpkins?Heirloom pumpkins are each varieties of squash, but they tend to be larger than “winter squash” and more unique and elegant than traditional orange pumpkins. Most heirlooms are great for cooking and make great pies, soups and more. But all heirloom pumpkins are beautiful and unique and make great decorations.