Possible idea for Squash Vine Borer exclusion?

I had an idea, but it's only half of a solution.  I noticed this year when SVB's attacked my winter squash plants, they targeted first, the top of the bend where the vine initially emerges from the soil, then bends over to trail along the ground.  I know some have suggested wrapping aluminum foil around that area to keep them out, but I've not tried it.  

My idea is to plant the squash seeds in a hill like normal, but instead of leaving the "above the root" section of vine exposed, what if I planted a few bush beans there?  The theory is that the bush beans would fill in thick enough on the hill to exclude the SVB's from flying in & doing their thing.  Maybe it would simply discourage them & they'd look for easier, unprotected plants?  I did notice last year, that while they prefer that area of the vine, they will also use any other area they can get to.  I was amazed at a couple of my maxima vines that were nearly 80% severed by SVB damage that were still healthy looking vines.  

What do you all think?  Would bush beans offer any protection?  Would it take too long for them to reach a large enough size to be of any use?  Is this not really a practical idea?

I've learned a few tricks about rooting at the nodes that have proven very helpful, but just exploring another idea to try protecting the base.

I think that would help. I have noticed that intercropping seems to block, or confuse the insects. Maybe hides the small or sight of the target plant? It also seems to help against larger animals, like deer and woodchucks. Once the bushy stuff is grown up, they don't cause much damage.

Another thing I have tries that seems to work is to bury the vines as they grow, leaving just the leaves sticking up. That also helps them put down roots at the nodes, and keeps the moisture in.

One thing I have not tried much yet is planting smelly herbs, mint, marigolds etc. around the other plants.