Easy trick to keep squash bugs out of your garden- My #1 Organic Tool

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4 жыл бұрын

I try not use any chemical pesticides on my garden, AT ALL! Today i will show you how a simple office supply tool, will help keep those squash bugs away.
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@ritaholcombe9905 2 жыл бұрын

You are SO patient answering questions. Especially the same question over and over and over. Don't people read the comments and your replies to them see that you already answered their question 30 times!

@TheBigBlueHouseHomestead 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!!!! This comment means so much to me. 💜💜💜

@FREEFILMSALEX 2 ай бұрын

@@TheBigBlueHouseHomesteadyou rubbed off all those eggs and fell into the ground. They will hatch later.

@kclark7783 3 жыл бұрын

Cut up an onion and sprinkle it around your squash bed. This has helped deter the bugs and they aren't laying eggs on the plants anymore.

@TheBigBlueHouseHomestead 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the tip!

@andreatrenka5689 3 жыл бұрын

Yes. Worked for me with summer and winter squashes. I also added some garlic to the mix.

@lynnwhite3503 3 жыл бұрын

Great idea!

@ms.lgraves4147 3 жыл бұрын

Cool! Thanks. About how long did you notice this worked?

@andreatrenka5689 3 жыл бұрын

@@ms.lgraves4147, I did it 3-4 times, about every 2-3 days, after that the problem was gone. I still check every day but nothing for about 3 weeks now.

@Adaywrites 3 жыл бұрын

Just found this video. When you water the squash plants, the bugs will climb to the top then you can easily smash the mature ones. Also, squash bugs don't like garlic so interplanting it with the squash helps to keep them away.

@TheBigBlueHouseHomestead 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips! I didn't know that😀

@annburge291 3 жыл бұрын

If you squash the bugs, you will attract every neighbouring bug to your property by the smell. Instead collect the bugs in a jar of soapy water to drown them and later dispose of them by digging a deep hole or flushing them down the toilet. Others collect them and freeze them in a zip lock bag. Look under leaves for the brown cluster of eggs. These can be squashed by folding the leaf and pressure applied and then given the soap water or freezing method. It takes longer to kill an egg than the bug. The bugs will drop to the ground or fly when disturbed so place the jar below and have a shop towel above to help catch them.

@hands2hearts-seeds2feedamu83 2 жыл бұрын

Where have you been ALL Sumner while I was swarmed with these evil bug??? . Lol

@mickidawop414 2 жыл бұрын

I've heard that they prefer cantaloupe, so if you place some cantaloupe rinds on a dish, the bugs will flock there to be squashed. Anyone else heard of this?

@tammyfritschie1697 2 жыл бұрын

@@mickidawop414 Thanks. I have rinds from the last time I cut one that was going in my compost bin. I guess that I have a better use now.

@rosewood513 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent idea. I remember those. One problem I just learned, do not squash the eggs and let fall to the ground since the eggs can still (be alive) hatch and the babies will survive. Make them drop into a container with soap and or some bleach. Thank you....

@Herschel1738 3 жыл бұрын

Many people say that you can drop the eggs because other insects will eat them. I have dropped a dead tomato hornworm & a live cabbage worm on the ground and they were swarmed by ants in a minute - so maybe that happens. But, I prefer to drop them in water just to be sure.

@DianeStPeter 3 жыл бұрын

That was my concern! That they would be alive. I don't let them drop

@1MSally1965 3 жыл бұрын

Great tip!!

@loquat44-40 3 жыл бұрын

@@Herschel1738 Drop them on a fireant mound for proper disposal.

@pricklypear7516 2 жыл бұрын

Wrap some duct tape around a couple fingers and roll it across the little eggs. The leaves aren't crushed, the eggs aren't dropped. . . and there's something just so satisfying about listening to them all pop after the job when you squish the tape.

@donnacasey9641 2 жыл бұрын

I've been using those large white mesh laundry bags from Dollar Tree, and a upright stake support to hold the bag up, the plant can get air and water and it has a drawstring at the bottom that I can undue and check my plants out every other day or so just to be sure I don't have any problems, loving this method so far!

@CricketsBay Жыл бұрын

How do you handle pollination? Do you leave the netting up for a while for Bees to do the job or do you hand-pollinate?

@sclindah 3 жыл бұрын

I interplant squash with catnip and will even mulch around the plants with it. Squash bugs don't like catnip!

@TheBigBlueHouseHomestead 3 жыл бұрын

I didn't know that! Thank you so much for sharing that tip

@twoacresintexas 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I will try this

@master6676 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome TYTYTYTY

@kuvasz93 3 жыл бұрын

Have to try this. Thanks

@audreye7078 2 жыл бұрын

Doesn't that attract all the neighboring cats?

@christym6128 3 жыл бұрын

I use duct tape. Stick it on and peel off. The eggs stick to the tape. I put the tape in the trash. I'm afraid the eggs will survive if I knock them off.

@TheBigBlueHouseHomestead 3 жыл бұрын

That's a great tip! Thank you!

@lorip4051 3 жыл бұрын

That is genius Christy...Thank you for sharing this tip!!

@destinycoach5 3 жыл бұрын

I always use tape on my indoor plants for getting aphids off. Works great. I think tape outside will work best to make sure none fall off and hatch.

@patriciafrancis5663 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Thank you Thank you!!! I’m going to use duct tape! The thought of a finger full of squashed bug eggs, even on a silicone finger tip is sooo repugnant and turns my stomach (the hubs says I’m a sissy lol)! I am able to grab adults with tongs though, but it’s hard bcz they are quite evasive. I am going to cover my squashes with the fine tulle net and pollinate with a q-tip. I’ll have only 12 plants growing in sand bags, and that tulle is cheap and wide. Hope to never have those AWFUL bugs at all!!

@brayz4boyz976 3 жыл бұрын

Nasturtiums planted with the squash kept the bugs under control.

@Shanngella 3 жыл бұрын

I've tried that and didn't work.

@TheBigBlueHouseHomestead 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I've never heard that before.

@Lyddiebits 3 жыл бұрын

It might keep some bugs out, but the black jumping beetles are not worth it.

@wormweirdo340 3 жыл бұрын

@@Shanngella Ditto, they pay no mind to the nasturtiums in my garden too.

@wathah323 3 жыл бұрын

Rabbits ate my nastur

@charlottechristie6662 3 жыл бұрын

Try planting basil around each plant. That seems to be deterring even the adults so that they don't even lay eggs. Found that totally by accident. So planted basil on purpose this year and have no beetles on the squash that have basils.

@TheBigBlueHouseHomestead 3 жыл бұрын

That's great to know! Thank you!

@honeybee2356 2 жыл бұрын

I noticed last year how my basil thrived, and was untouched by the critters, awesome idea.

@timothybartin7553 2 жыл бұрын

A specific basil?

@karenmorse7031 2 жыл бұрын

I’ll try it this year!

@sharonmcdonald1761 2 жыл бұрын

I had a ton of basil all over my yard and garden even next to my squash plants 3 years in a row and that did NOTHING as far as the squash bugs. I did diatomaceous earth, sevin, wrapped tin foil around the base of the plant when first planting, hand picked them off on a daily basis. Nothing worked. So this year I will try the garlic and onion, planting and throwing raw around and see if that helps. Plus I'm going to trellis them up a wire tomato rack to help prevent powdery mildew. And I'm even doing a few in pots up on my deck to keep a better eye on them and for back up.

@GROOMERS0 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Sarah! I watched your video today while I was working… I am a first time gardener. When I got off work I ran home and checked my squash and sure enough underneath the leaves were squash bug eggs. A couple of the leaves when I flip them over they had hatched and the squash bugs were crawling on the backside to live I pluck that leaf and stomped on the ground. Thank you so much for your video! You saved my squash! Subscribed!

@TheBigBlueHouseHomestead 3 жыл бұрын

That's awesome! I am so glad you found this video! 😀

@MadamKsTarot 3 ай бұрын

By stomping it on the ground any bugs you didn't squash are now multiplying on the ground. Bag it up and remove it.

@patyrodriguez3483 3 жыл бұрын

Gotta lot of squash , squashed a lot of squash bugs 🥰👍🏼😂👌🏼

@davidb2206 2 жыл бұрын

Good work! I used ordinary cheap masking tape (like for painting), which tears off easily into small pieces. It will usually pull all the eggs up at once, then you can fold it over and put it in the garbage so that even if the egg hatches it can't get away and will die in place immobilized or suffocated. I also used a cordless car vac on them with lots of success on the tiny hatchlings and adult bugs.

@TheBigBlueHouseHomestead 2 жыл бұрын

I have thought about the tape, but never tried it. thank you so much for the tips!

@AFloodofSolaceJohnWhigham Жыл бұрын

Nice!

@davidb2206 Жыл бұрын

@@TheBigBlueHouseHomestead Thank you so much. I got these kinds of tips from the book All My Secrets of Organic and Container Gardening So Far ... not too well known, but full of ideas like this that were tried before and tested by the author. It saved me a lot of money and time in my struggling garden!

@texasgirlmomx2342 Жыл бұрын

😊

@JulesGardening 4 жыл бұрын

Brilliant idea Sara. Thanks for sharing!!

@sharonhay3668 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your help. Looking forward to you sharing recipes for squash.🙂

@sweethavenmyparadiseforani5501 2 жыл бұрын

Some things that have helped me: ● I started pinning up my squash with a tomato cage. ●Any damaged leaf I find I cut off. ● I use apple cider vinegar to spray my plants with (mixed with a bit of epsom salt). Every area is different when it comes to how bad of an infestation there is. I have limited time because I am a workaholic. Hope this helps!

@markm8188 2 жыл бұрын

Undiluted vinegar, in my experience, will destroy the leaves.

@RP-xe6jz 2 жыл бұрын

I never knew about these buggers. I haven't had to much a problem with the squash bug but I will keep an eye out for them this year. Thank you for the advice about the finger rubber things!

@ophiuchusoversoul1785 3 жыл бұрын

thank you for the timely reminder. Just went out and inspected my squash and pumpkin plants and so far only found one small patch of squash bug eggs. They were up the stem of a flower rather than under the leaves.

@TheBigBlueHouseHomestead 3 жыл бұрын

That's great! I hope you keep up with them. They are no fun!

@DebsWay 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your ideas!! Have a great week-end!

@GailsSouthernLiving Жыл бұрын

Hi Sarah. Great lesson. Enjoyed learning from you today. Have a blessed day.

@paulli4938 2 жыл бұрын

you are an absolute wealth of knowledge and so good at explaining! Just subbed!

@cliffyarboro1163 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this video Christy, I have looked and looked at how to keep the squash bugs from killing the plants and this is the best video I have seen 👍

@TheBigBlueHouseHomestead 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Good luck with your squash bugs!

@judysagona504 3 жыл бұрын

that is so good toknow. I never thought about the finger thingy. i am gonna go get some. Thanks

@sunnytrailrunner5349 3 жыл бұрын

THREE CHEERS TO YOU!! I just discovered your channel & admire your tenacity! The MOMENT you began talking about MANUALLY killing/removing squash bug eggs, etc., I intrinsically KNEW I had to watch your entire video, & after I immediately subscribed. Your method is something even many seasoned gardeners don't do, probably due to the "ick" factor. I too, do a lot of handpicking of bugs/eggs, occasionally venturing out at night with a headlamp to knock slugs/snails into a can of soapy water, except I wear gloves for the slimy stuff because they tend to totally gross me out. Thanks for your channel.

@TheBigBlueHouseHomestead 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the kind words! It's not fun when i get my hands dirty. As long as i get rid of the pests, i'm ok. 😀

@lorettarussell3235 2 жыл бұрын

@@TheBigBlueHouseHomestead I use gloves, "rubber/vinyl" the kinds used for cleaning or health care depending on how strong they need to be for whatever I am doing.

@saintmaxmedia2423 2 жыл бұрын

Appreciate your video, it's always nice to see what you are describing. Now, I know how to inspect my squash plants. Thank you.

@micheleclifford5184 3 жыл бұрын

The deer always knows what the gardener loves. Irish spring soap hung around seems to work. Thank you for another great video

@TheBigBlueHouseHomestead 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I will try the soap in the fall.

@Theweeze100 Жыл бұрын

OK, an organic farmer, friend of mine, sprayed his squash and cucumbers, with what looked like Sevindust . I knew it couldn’t be, so I asked him about it. Turns out he took a small amount of diatomaceous earth, mix it in a garden, sprayer and sprayed, and covered his squash and cucumbers. From what I understand the squash bugs, injest the diatomaceous earth, which is rock, and it does them in. I can’t wait to try this! He didn’t use a thick layer or spray, it just leaves a slight white haze on the leaves.

@gwill9 28 күн бұрын

I use DE it works

@go_Rogue 2 жыл бұрын

That's a great tip, I never thought about just smashing the eggs. Thanks for sharing!

@dbirdeycapozzi9807 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for that super cool tip! Superb, in the world of gardening, simple and practical! 🌱🐞🐝🌼☀️🌨🌎💕

@RjGold5.12 Жыл бұрын

I've learned to water my squash plants and watch for the grown squash bugs to come to the leaf tips to dry off, then I squish them between my finger and thumb. I'm trying a couple of zucchini squash plants this year, but I mostly grow Tatume Winter squash and pick them between large egg and baseball size to use in stir fry or soup. They're a vining squash and will put down roots at almost every joint. And they make a decent winter squash that keeps all year. Blessings to you and your loved ones...

@gmpgmp5488 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!! I loved the rooster in the background. Beautiful gardening there

@freddieivory625 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing, great tips!!

@susanforet9506 2 жыл бұрын

Just ordered a package of those Swingline Rubber Fingertips from Office Depot. Thanks so much!

@leendaroberto 2 жыл бұрын

What a great idea. Thank you so much!

@joanhamilton2651 3 жыл бұрын

Just found your channel. Perfect timing for me. Thanks! Subscribed

@TheBigBlueHouseHomestead 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you!

@jindandy7826 2 жыл бұрын

Great lil tip...put it on my shopping list.

@laddiegibbs-sackett4286 3 жыл бұрын

Good idea and I see you pruned them too!

@TheBigBlueHouseHomestead 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!!

@janestanton4534 10 ай бұрын

Thank you! I tried this today and it is a game changer.

@juanisgarden5356 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful garden! Great tip!❤❤❤

@peacejoyblessings3735 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this! Will try this soon.

@vondabarela8994 2 жыл бұрын

Super helpful. Thank you! 😊

@theempathicsupernova6865 3 жыл бұрын

BRILLIANT!!!! I'll order some today. Cheers!

@TheBigBlueHouseHomestead 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@quirkychelle 2 жыл бұрын

I just found you 😆 And I found cucumber bugs in my corn! Squished! I'm as organic as I can be and it's a full time job keeping up with the pesties.

@tugyorktown7899 3 жыл бұрын

plant a bunch of throw away swiss chard around the edges of you garden for the deer.

@TheBigBlueHouseHomestead 3 жыл бұрын

My garden is set up so different this year. I will have to plan for extra space in the fall. I love the swiss chard. 😀

@geargriden19 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome tool to have in the garden well worth the money and time!! *Have a good'nnn*

@TheBigBlueHouseHomestead 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! It works out great for me. 😀

@lanahundley8625 2 жыл бұрын

What a neat idea! Thank you!!

@alyssaamos8201 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video I love the tips you gave. Your land is so beautiful 😍 #goals

@darlarice5886 3 жыл бұрын

I loved you idea! I love your videos they are very informative.

@TheBigBlueHouseHomestead 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@cathyneumans6685 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this vlog!

@TheBigBlueHouseHomestead 3 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

@AFloodofSolaceJohnWhigham Жыл бұрын

I am so glad I watched this! Thanks!

@selenejones466 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much I have been checking for eggs but I cut all the leaves with eggs so now I am going to do it same way with the rubber finger thingy thanks for the tips. Happy gardening season

@TheBigBlueHouseHomestead 3 жыл бұрын

Hopefully you have your bugs under control. It's a hard battle! Happy gardening to you!!!!!😀

@selenejones466 3 жыл бұрын

I bought the. Today found them in the school supply section I definitely will use them I lost 3 plants with vine bores too I will check my plants daily thanks again

@DeanFamilyAcres 2 жыл бұрын

great idea on using the page turner!

@tammytamz3046 2 жыл бұрын

Hi! I just found you! Can’t wait to listen to more videos!

@GerberDaisy72 3 жыл бұрын

This is genius!! I find the adults by watering my plant. They come right up and I can grab them and throw them in a glass jar of water. I don’t like squishing them lol, just flush them away. I’ve been cutting/tearing out the leaves where the eggs are, but I like this so much more.

@TheBigBlueHouseHomestead 3 жыл бұрын

I hate squishing the bugs too! As long as you can keep up[ with eggs, then there's less bugs

@nachoman2713 3 жыл бұрын

This is a great video with great information. Also like the rooster in the background! Thank you for this video!

@TheBigBlueHouseHomestead 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@southsidecarly7427 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great tip!

@intuitlife 2 жыл бұрын

I buy cedar pet bedding and use it around my plants to mulch I add few drops of lemon grass oil and cedar oil to mineral oil in a bottle Spray on a chunk of wood Lay that down No bugs so far Growing lots of basil and peppermint in pots to grow between plants As well as green onions and other herbs grown in pots Intercropping seems to work However I have a smaller space so not so much work

@TheBigBlueHouseHomestead 2 жыл бұрын

Great tips!!! Thank you so much! I do have plans, this year, for companion planting more. I'm also making an herbal spray with lemon balm, spearmint, and garlic. Every little bit helps

@noab5101 2 жыл бұрын

I personally would not to such a long lasting mulch to go on annuals. Cedar is much better for long-term beds or for the ground around your bed

@exploreraa983 2 жыл бұрын

cedar in the garden not always good, it contains chemicals and hormones that can slow or stunt plant growth. YMMV.

@Annekarla 3 жыл бұрын

So glad I found you! I am also 7B in SC.

@TheBigBlueHouseHomestead 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@grannymoreno9551 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for telling me how to deal with the squash bug. ❤️👍❤️

@TheBigBlueHouseHomestead 2 жыл бұрын

They can take over a garden fast. Hopefully you can keep them under control.

@cathleencaratan3373 2 жыл бұрын

We plant extra greens around the perimeter for things like deer, and then I plant the stuff for us on the inner garden. The finger cot is a great idea!

@srudie 2 жыл бұрын

YES!! finger cot!

@hadassahdewhitt735 3 жыл бұрын

I had to start Kabocha squash 3rd time over a week ago (each set 18-24 plants) so I can have squash for pumpkin pies. Even though I collected the bugs and eggs morning and evening, my plants all died. I found great pleasure putting the bugs in the freezer and the eggs into hot coals so that I can hear them pop like little fire crackers. That's real justice for all the time and work. Justice for my short lived plants.

@TheBigBlueHouseHomestead 3 жыл бұрын

I didn't know they would pop like that.....that's funny

@hadassahdewhitt735 3 жыл бұрын

yes! It's great fun. The other thing I get satisfaction from is cutting branches of tent caterpillars off of trees and put in hot fire and watch them wiggle to death.

@notthereyethomestead8413 2 жыл бұрын

Love your name, I would love it alot more than what I was given MANY decades ago!! Shalom Aleichem!!

@hadassahdewhitt735 2 жыл бұрын

@@notthereyethomestead8413 Shalom and Toda. The Most High told me that I was no longer Vasana when I found out what it really means, and when I asked what name I should have, He said, "I want you to have Esther's Hebrew name."

@hadassahdewhitt735 2 жыл бұрын

@@notthereyethomestead8413 I kept that to myself for two weeks. I told my husband right before we were coming back to America. The Spirit called us to Thailand to serve. When I told my husband, he was happy, and as we did not know what her Hebrew name was at the time, we went to look it up. The name is the cure to my former name.

@OliveCityOasis 3 жыл бұрын

Your garden looks beautiful - and great tip! (Much better than squishing directly between the fingers!)

@TheBigBlueHouseHomestead 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! The garden is a bit of a mess now. I'm getting it back in shape for the fall plantings. I don't mind squishing bugs, i just fell like i don't damage the eggs enough. Sometimes i think that the eggs, after hitting the ground, still hatch. the paper gripper seems to work better.

@OliveCityOasis 3 жыл бұрын

@@TheBigBlueHouseHomestead I haven't had any issues with bugs until this year, and it's just in one of my big Merritt Tree Collards, but I've now squished a *lot* of bugs. 😩 I'm definitely giving your method a try. ☺️

@jeandudley7841 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Good idea. Will try this..

@fireflyfarmletontheeno777 3 жыл бұрын

Great idea- thanks! First video of yours I have watched with a great idea = new sub!

@TheBigBlueHouseHomestead 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you!

@McJc09 2 жыл бұрын

Neither do snakes and other critters

@hbpsalm2350 2 жыл бұрын

Squashing bad bugs is so satisfying! Thanks for the tip! The tomato tobacco worm is the worst. I have to use a bigger tool so I don't touch it!

@tamela.lyanka 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you that was so helpful!

@timothyejarrett8705 2 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU. FOR THE SECRETS. IM FROM TENNESSEE

@dianamallory8535 3 жыл бұрын

FOR YOUR DEER PROBLEMS - I have found a cheap easy solution, I hang bars of Irish spring soap around areas where I don't want deer. They were eating my beans so I tried this and it worked! When it rains it refreshes the soap and it last all season!

@TheBigBlueHouseHomestead 3 жыл бұрын

I'll have to try that in the fall. Thank you!

@reddirtshack 3 жыл бұрын

We tried ........they ate the soap.

@annwithaplan9766 3 жыл бұрын

Can't stand that stuff. It would deter ME from my own garden. : (

@annwithaplan9766 3 жыл бұрын

@@TheBigBlueHouseHomestead - Why not just plant a bunch of Swiss chard on the edge of the garden just for the deer? That way you'll have some for yourself?

@garybjr42 3 жыл бұрын

Also if you are able to find this product called milorganite, works all the time

@christiensgarden3325 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic tip and tool!

@TheBigBlueHouseHomestead 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@BestyetJourney 3 жыл бұрын

This was great content for me Sara 🤗🌍

@TheBigBlueHouseHomestead 3 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad you liked the video.

@sykotikmommy 2 жыл бұрын

Maybe plant a big patch of Swiss chard somewhere else for the deer? This is my first time having a garden as an adult and I'm living all of the information and tips in getting from so many amazing homesteaders and gardeners. Thank you! 😁

@mariaguadarrama7801 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your tip.

@patriciasimmon6854 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Sarah! Looking for squash bug help. Think I found the eggs early( they were still the copper colored). One video said to use tape, but it didn’t seem to get them all off. So will try the paper gripper trick. 💕from Ky.

@TheBigBlueHouseHomestead 3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! Tape doesn't always work for me either. It gets dirty, and the stickiness goes away. I really hope this helps you out too!

@laurastanton7812 2 жыл бұрын

use duct tape. It works

@catherineshiddengarden2596 3 жыл бұрын

Another deer 🦌 preventive is fishing line on stacks around your garden. About 2.5 ‘ tall. It spooks them because they can’t see it. You can move the fishing fence around. Or just put it up by your Swiss chard. Or resort to chicken wire over them. You can use row covers for your plants as well. Keeps out unwanted pests. For squash it helps up to when they bloom.

@TheBigBlueHouseHomestead 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the tips! This video was from last year, and so far this year's garden is safe from the deer. Hopefully the fall garden survives.

@good-timeshomestead2183 3 жыл бұрын

I use the same soap but I use the lavender and hemp version. Kills squash bugs dead in about 4 minutes. I spray every day around the eggs and now they are all gone for the time being. Not to say it will work for you but in Oklahoma it works good for me. I also mix it with BT and spray all my corn and tomato's. Good luck with the pesky bugs. Happy Homesteading

@TheBigBlueHouseHomestead 3 жыл бұрын

That's great information to know! I will have to try that this year. Thank you so much!

@marilyndodd3071 3 жыл бұрын

What is bt?

@good-timeshomestead2183 3 жыл бұрын

@@marilyndodd3071 Monterey B.T. is Bacillus thuringiensis

@aidanngreenwolfe200 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for reminding me to keep checking.

@TheBigBlueHouseHomestead 3 жыл бұрын

You are welcome!

@1979Smelly 2 жыл бұрын

I am going to try cutting up the onion and clean off the eggs❤️ love your squash.

@homesteadpilgrim 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this tip!

@TheBigBlueHouseHomestead 3 жыл бұрын

Happy to help!

@DeanoHexe 2 жыл бұрын

Very nice , I bet those rubber finger tips would work on those dang Japanese beetles !! Your technique is especially good for us beekeeper gardeners. It’s tough to find a good insect control method that is not only safe for bees but will not affect the honey ! Thank you !

@theresamcpherson7352 3 жыл бұрын

Great tip! Thank you!

@TheBigBlueHouseHomestead 3 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

@G.W.H. 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing!!!

@TruthAndLight4995 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent idea!! Thx.

@TheBigBlueHouseHomestead 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😀

@arlitabeard7693 2 жыл бұрын

Swiss Chard is my favorite veg I grow up in the Portland/Tigard Oregon it grows great there

@gloriveegardenjournal5371 3 жыл бұрын

Guess we know why they are called “squash” plants! Great tip, thanks for sharing. Heading out to buy myself one of those finger tips.

@justcurious5618 3 жыл бұрын

@TheBigBlueHouseHomestead 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I'm so glad it was helpful!

@cindyhappel7376 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. I usually just cut the leaves off and put them in the trash.

@TheBigBlueHouseHomestead 3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!!! 😀

@valoriegriego5212 3 жыл бұрын

Cool tip! Thanks!🙂

@TheBigBlueHouseHomestead 3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! Glad it helps

@sarahd419 2 жыл бұрын

Great tip!

@feliciacarter1962 2 жыл бұрын

I have four squash plants. I’m going to check them now

@stephensarkany3577 Жыл бұрын

It is so satisfying to squash the eggs and plant bugs. It has been so hot & muggy in SC that I go out at midnight with a flashlight and inspect for bugs.

@donnarichey144 2 жыл бұрын

Soak strips of rags in ammonia and put around where deer are going. Use irish spring soap in stockings and hang around where you can. I have found tulle netting keeps the chipmunks out if I cover. I am so happy for that. Good luck. Another lady said for squash vine borers plant the white long radishes and it works. Rubber gloves might work to get eggs off too.

@sapphiregimenez1788 2 жыл бұрын

Love your simplicity and transparency. Thankfully, you are a beautiful women. Which means you dont have to dress and pretend like gardening isn't dirty work. I love your dress and hair style, it shows honesty and transparency of reality. Thank you for being genuine. And also for sharing practical garden tips.

@faithbuller4086 3 жыл бұрын

Great tip, thanks!

@TheBigBlueHouseHomestead 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@Peachy08 3 жыл бұрын

New subscriber here! Thanks for the tip!

@TheBigBlueHouseHomestead 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you!

@shelshele Жыл бұрын

Good info!

@leewillis2908 3 жыл бұрын

Great tip. Thanks.

@TheBigBlueHouseHomestead 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@glomontero6011 Жыл бұрын

Thank s for that tip. I have holes on the leaves of most of my plants, any idea what they could be? I look & look and I can’t find any bugs.

@mikevine1057 2 ай бұрын

I grow a huge row of swiss chard, my chickens love it.

@superbizee1 2 жыл бұрын

Your rooster (ChiChi) is chiming in....😂😂. I’m enjoying your channel. Best of luck getting rid of those bugs. Here in South Georgia, I have plenty of pests to deal with.