Using DIATOMACEOUS EARTH to KILL APHIDS, ANTS, CUCUMBER BEETLES and SQUASH BUGS!

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In this video we show you how we use diatomaceous earth to treat our pest issues in the garden. We came out to kill our cucumber beetles and squash bugs but found an aphid infestation instead! Thanks for watching and enjoy!
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Chapters:
0:00 - Our Aphid Infestation
1:21 - Diatomaceous Earth Uses
1:58 - Diatomaceous Earth Puffer
2:32 - Using the Puffer
3:55 - How Diatomaceous Earth Works
4:28 - Showing and Treating an Aphid Colony
6:03 - The Results Two Days Later
A little about us:
In September 2015, our hearts were hijacked with the dream of living on a large farm, with community, growing food, caring for animals and loving on children in need of care and healing. It was a God moment, where our dreams collided with His dreams… a dream so big we could never do it in our own strength and wisdom. Since then, we have been on a journey to see that dream become a reality. This channel documents that journey.
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@michellescukanec2359 2 жыл бұрын

I have been using DE for awhile around my house and found a condiment bottle from the dollar store works perfectly as well to apply puffs onto or into tight areas. Thank you so much for sharing!! 🌼

@kathycasey9521 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for sharing this information! Can’t wait to try it!

@LeighPogue 2 жыл бұрын

Perfect timing to find this great video. I’m infested right now. I have time to take my plants back if I get them now. Thanks for this video guys. Happy gardening everyone

@suziediva 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for reminding me. 2 years ago I bought this container. Have not put it to use... and a succulent I loved became infested earlier this year. I tried neem oil & some sprays to no avail. Had to get rid of the plant. I wish I had tried this. Will definitely start using this method and keeping a close eye.

@1brokenbychrist Жыл бұрын

Great info!!

@amyk6028 3 ай бұрын

Great video! I just found your channel after picking a giant head of lettuce covered in thousands of aphids. Thank u for the helpful tip! Now I am subscribed 🎉

@janaewulff6987 Ай бұрын

Great video, thanks very much!

@lauravaden9941 Жыл бұрын

I’m having an ant/aphid issue in my garden and your video popped up on my main feed page as a recommendation. I had no clue, and i said, wow that girl looks like Leslie…and then realized it was you!!! What are the odds?! Glad you’re doing well ❤️

@donnac5857 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for info

@brucekerr5240 2 жыл бұрын

Wear proper breathing protection when using this product. The very small particles are razor sharp and you do not want them in your lungs.

@lindapayn9952 2 жыл бұрын

Or mix into water and spray it..

@DebRoo11 27 күн бұрын

@@lindapayn9952i thought it doesn't work once it gets wet?

@rrbb36 15 күн бұрын

@@DebRoo11You’re correct. It’s only effective as an organic pesticide it’s in its DRY state. I’m sure once it dries after being applied wet, it will again be effective-however, some of the D.E. may “shed” somewhat as it dries. I’d rather apply it dry and KNOW I’ve got good coverage, rather than HOPE it’s enough once it dries.

@katiediane 2 жыл бұрын

Lately your videos are speaking to what’s been on my mind and what my garden needs! I’ve read a lot about DE, have aphids and ants galore… I used the borax sugar from your previous email but it hasn’t rid of them all yet. It’s time I try DE. Thank you for this video and for the pump recommendation. I’ve never seen that before 👍🏼

@GoshenFarmandGardens 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! We combined both methods in our beds recently and its working great! Let us know how it goes for you 😀

@watchwomanokc5021 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for also showing the results 2 days after treatment. ❤

@stephanieroberts2455 Жыл бұрын

You could also add cinnamon to the base of your plants to help with the ant problem as well

@TnT_F0X 2 жыл бұрын

I had aphids so bad on my peppers in the spring I had to remove all the damaged leaves and Neem the whole plant daily to save the little budding leaves... Those are the tastiest. I'll have to try DE next time, though I haven't seen the pests return yet.

@MagaGoddess 2 жыл бұрын

I discovered cucumber beetles had eaten almost all my basil and now are on my zucchini! Will be using DE after spraying the critters with vinegar when I saw them. Oh how I despise plant eating bugs! Thanks for this video.

@GlitzyWitch Жыл бұрын

Brilliant, i have aphids in my plum trees, the last couple of years the plums haven't done so well, my neighbour jeeps wanting to chop ot down saying its diseased, i now know its because of the aphids! I do try and crop the leaves with them on and give them a good pressure wash with the hose. I'm definitely trying to this method now Thank you ❤

@kickinghorse2405 Жыл бұрын

Great vid! Aphids often come with ants. For ants, I use DE and borax traps. For a borax trap, use a jar/old yogurt container, punch holes large enough for ants, and put in 1 tsp borax and 4 tsp sugar. Mix with water until you get a slurry about the consistency of honey. Check the "trap" now and then to make sure it's still moist (doesn't dry out). It's not really a trap - The ants take the blend back to the nest and feed others in the nest - including (potentially) the queen. Hope this is of use. Cheers!

@sharond.940 2 жыл бұрын

Aphids took hold of my young okra plants. I had no idea what was causing the leaves to curl and as I weeded a leaf fell and I saw the aphids. I went and got the DE and got to work. I plucked off all the leaves and have been obsessively checking. They were on my tomatoes too.

@joanneg7646 3 ай бұрын

I grew a whole bunch of beautiful 1/2 eaten strawberries..

@oksanabear Жыл бұрын

lolol i got the same puffer and it was so difficult to use because i was using it upsidedown!

@nicolemurphy6601 27 күн бұрын

lol 😆 thanks for ur honesty ❤now I’ll know to flip it if I struggle too. 😊

@oldporkchops Жыл бұрын

Hi there, Thank you for your video. What if the cucumber beetles fly off before I can get the DE on them? Does injecting BT into the stems help? I saw a couple of videos on that method. My concern is inhaling the DE.

@michaelteran3844 2 жыл бұрын

Stressed out plants attract pests. Add silica to your watering if you're a water only gardener. Or add it to your compost tea or nutrients. Silica strengthens the cell wall and making it more resistant to pests and disease. Diatomaceous earth is silica dioxide and can be absorbed through the tissues of the roots so mixing DE in your soil can supplement your silica also. Happy Gardening growmies✌️

@DebRoo11 27 күн бұрын

Never heard this before! I'll look into it thank you

@StubbsMillingCo. 2 жыл бұрын

See. I found out about the borax/sugar mix through you guys and I found DE about 3-4 days ago and now you guys do a video that’s great! At least I know I’m on the same page as someone on trying to get rid of the ants!

@GoshenFarmandGardens 2 жыл бұрын

That’s cool! Thanks for watching 😊

@rrbb36 15 күн бұрын

I have one of those puffers which is definitely best for treating the underside of leaves; but whenever possible, I prefer to apply DE with a kitchen flour sifter.

@shineyrocks390 2 жыл бұрын

I use this in my chicken coop, in my barn where my goats bedding is in my rabbitry in my garden and yes it does work well.

@GoshenFarmandGardens 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@ashezaccessoriez 2 жыл бұрын

Does that stuff kill springtails?

@TheGnomequeen1980 2 ай бұрын

I didn't know about the ant/aphid connection. I'm here because of the jerk cucumber beetles, but I imagine it is only a matter of time before the aphids show up, too. Thanks for the info!

@William30114 2 жыл бұрын

How much amount of sugar a d borax? Where and what you call that you use to apply on the leaves? Thanks.

@barefootgardens22 2 жыл бұрын

Question; Is it safe to eat stuff you put the DE on? I used it on my lettuce to kill slugs, but not sure how to clean the lettuce before eating lol. Thanks! Great video. Needed this info

@GoshenFarmandGardens 2 жыл бұрын

Yes. Just wash as you normally would. Some people actually use DE internally for cleanses and various health issues. We haven’t personally.

@hummingbird275 2 жыл бұрын

Christina, that’s why we use FOOD GRADE DE. How did you wash your lettuce before treating it with DE❓❓I would think the same method would work now 👍🏼😊

@wandeel3404 2 жыл бұрын

aphids are indication of high N fertilization. I reduced my N fertilizer and there is very few aphids this year

@brandonjohnson7559 Жыл бұрын

4:54 I can relate to this lmao aphids have been a nightmare for my garden.

@seachellegramma9847 2 жыл бұрын

I bought some earlier today at my local co-op. Now, what to do for the dang slugs?

@GoshenFarmandGardens 2 жыл бұрын

We have never had a slug issue before so we don’t know anything about eliminating them, sorry!

@nchestercountynews4955 2 жыл бұрын

Same issues here in PA with Cuc beetles and vine bores

@GoshenFarmandGardens 2 жыл бұрын

Ughh. How do you treat them?

@nchestercountynews4955 2 жыл бұрын

@@GoshenFarmandGardens Neem Oil, DE , insecticidal soap, sacrificial plants. herbs to throw off the smells

@hummingbird275 2 жыл бұрын

The bag of Diatomaceous earth I purchased at the local farm store had a “ puffer” like that inside the bag.

@GoshenFarmandGardens 2 жыл бұрын

Sweet! Yeah we’ve seen some package deals out there. Let us know how it works for you!

@roseanacastillo5703 2 ай бұрын

When I looked up the damage us earth, I saw the picture of the blue bag. But ur wife mentioned getting the food safe one? That’s a different picture than the one posted from Amazon. Can I still use the blue bag for my cucumber leaves?

@GuitarsAndSynths Ай бұрын

I will try DE but do not want to harm beneficial insects. How do you handle that?

@millsfamilygardening2634 2 жыл бұрын

I must have missed it, but did it work on cucmber beetles? Thanks.

@GoshenFarmandGardens 2 жыл бұрын

It does work on cucumber beetles, any arthropod. 😁

@millsfamilygardening2634 2 жыл бұрын

@@GoshenFarmandGardens Thank you.

@thesodathief 10 ай бұрын

If i premptively spray the undersides of pumpkin plants or gourds, would this prevent squash bugs from taking over and laying eggs all over the place? i also plan to cover them with bug netting next time. I am new to gardening and really love pumpkins and after my first attempt, the whole crop was destroyed by the sun and squash bugs, i dont want to give up yet, would this be a good plan?

@GoshenFarmandGardens 10 ай бұрын

Yes, DE works great preemptively.

@MsChopperdog 2 жыл бұрын

last year I had a white fly problem on my tomatoes. will DE work for them?

@GoshenFarmandGardens 2 жыл бұрын

Yes! According to google, they are arthropods which means it will work!

@MsChopperdog 2 жыл бұрын

@@GoshenFarmandGardens Tha you so much !

@GoshenFarmandGardens 2 жыл бұрын

For sure, thanks for watching!

@Mrs.GrayMan 2 жыл бұрын

Is this in Goshen, New York?

@GoshenFarmandGardens 2 жыл бұрын

Nope, we are in Kansas city 😀

@erikutube33 Жыл бұрын

Does this kill spider mites? I think that it what kills our cucumbers. The leaves get to yellowing and dry up like cray, just go brown eventually. Terrible trouble.

@BB_5913 2 ай бұрын

I bought that same DE sprayer and didnt like it. It would spray way to much. Just threw out chunks. I tried the 16 oz pop bottle or reg water bottle i seen on another channel. Poke a few very small holes in cap fill with de and squeeze, Works great. All you need is a fine mist of powder

@user-ks5cg5cd7m 2 жыл бұрын

Caterpillars are arthropods. I don’t understand why so many people say they aren’t. All insects are arthropods.

@rcarioca 9 ай бұрын

I have my pepper plants indoors and aphids are just starting to increase. The DE after several days have absolutely no effect on aphids on top of leaves. It is also hard to treat the undersides of the leaves since the DE won't stick.

@YOUR-WORD-IS-YOUR-BOND 9 ай бұрын

It does work... maybe it's the brand you're using!

@rcarioca 9 ай бұрын

i will wait a bit more and see. So far they are smothered in DE and still alive@@YOUR-WORD-IS-YOUR-BOND

@Melissa-gn3dv Жыл бұрын

I'm going to try this, but I heard that you should be careful not to get it on the flowers because it will hurt the bees and other pollinators.

@seraeggobutterworth5247 Жыл бұрын

This is true. For flowering crops I generally use DE on the ground, as a barrier around the plants, or only on the lower branches and leaves. I think if you’re very careful you can apply it to the foliage closer to where your fruit formation occurs, but I personally avoid it because we have too many plants for me to get in there to dust the upper leaves while avoiding the blossoms and potentially harming pollinators.

@DebRoo11 27 күн бұрын

She says that right in the video

@JesiDavisBuildingaSimplerLife 2 жыл бұрын

Does Diatomaceous earth harm bees like wonder dust does?

@GoshenFarmandGardens 2 жыл бұрын

I’m not sure how wonder dust affects honeybees but yes, bees are arthropods and can get killed if they get too much DE on them. Be careful not to place of flowers and we also only apply on the underside of leaves where most pests attack.

@GlobetrotterGranny 2 жыл бұрын

I am fairly new to suburb homesteading. I noticed that you don’t use gloves when using the DE. Is it poisonous to humans? I assume you need to thoroughly wash your veggies after using this? Just curious as I’d never heard of this before. Thanks for sharing.

@emilyhuckabee6923 2 жыл бұрын

It’s just ground fossils. It’s like glass to bugs but harmless to us. People feed it to horses and cattle. Some even worm dogs with it

@hummingbird275 2 жыл бұрын

FOOD GRADE, my dear.

@donnamilligan1763 Жыл бұрын

Do they kill Beatles?

@seraeggobutterworth5247 Жыл бұрын

Earthworms aren’t arthropods, but caterpillars, like all insects, _are_ arthropods-it’s just that they’re in their larval stage of development and have a mucous membrane which protects them from the effects of DE.

@joecornely7309 2 жыл бұрын

how long does it take for cucumber beetles to die after contact with DE? I have a big problem with CC beetle infestation.. So I put in on real heavy (15 pounds on 30 z 50 CC and 50 green beans and the surrounding soil. I didn't use the puffer, threw it on by the handful dies it hurt the plants? how long do I have to keep it on? when I water I'll unavoidably wash it from the mulch at the base of the plants

@GoshenFarmandGardens 2 жыл бұрын

Up to 48 hrs. I’d check back and reapply if there’s still an issues after 5 days. It won’t hurt your plants and is added nutrients for the soil.

@joecornely7309 2 жыл бұрын

@@GoshenFarmandGardens I'm getting nervous, not to mention depressed. I first used sticky traps and caught a bunch, but not nearly all. I used DE by mixing with water and spraying on the plants (Z &CC) that did not work. I applied dry using a puffer and it rained. Finally I used a 10 lb bag throwing it on by the handful and covered the plants and the soil at the base. Its been 48 hours. I put up more sticky traps to see if I still had a problem, This morning I checked and the stickys had a lot of them I'm about to follow the advice of the rustic garden guy, and go with Sevin. My CC leaves are drying up badly and my Z are following suit

@erikutube33 Жыл бұрын

Have you ever used kaolin clay, like surround? Not sure it works on these bugs, haven’t found much good information on using this for vegetables. We have black ants, and they have zero interest and in sugar borax mix. Zero. Maybe the DE might work, but once it gets wet it’s done, so not sure it’s useful for ants directly.

@robertgibson2622 11 ай бұрын

Says cucumber beetles in the title but no mention of em in the video ? ?

@tomm5228 8 ай бұрын

I think worms are A………. 😂 but will try infested with flea beetles

@8valvestreetsociety012 2 жыл бұрын

You did a previous video with borax and sugar, it'd been 2 years still waiting for the update on how it worked ??????

@sweetgrl4JC 2 жыл бұрын

In this video, the wife said the sugar + borax worked and got rid of the ant issue.

@8valvestreetsociety012 2 жыл бұрын

@@sweetgrl4JC thx , I'll definitely try it

@evans7771 11 ай бұрын

Haven't seen anyone say it. But the reason why it works on aphids is the same reason why it can wreck havoc in your lungs. Please use a mask when applying.

@has6145 4 ай бұрын

You probably want to protect your lungs (especially your kid's) from silica inhalation - Look it up and it's effects.

@thegreatesthugger1 Жыл бұрын

Does Diatomaceous Earth kill worms as well when applying to the aphids and cucumbers?

@robertkeller5930 8 ай бұрын

Spectracide Insecticide.

@beesanctuary4350 2 ай бұрын

Beware that diatomaceous earth also kills ladybugs.

@TheCruisinCrew 2 ай бұрын

Even with food grade DE, you should wear gloves and eye protection as well as a mask for mouth and nose... you definitely don't want to breath it in!

@111seed2 2 жыл бұрын

I lost a bird of paradise to aphids. Little boogers.

@GoshenFarmandGardens 2 жыл бұрын

They are awful!!

@BobCampbell530 2 жыл бұрын

Diatomaceous earth kills ladybugs.

@williamchandler6793 8 ай бұрын

You are using way more powder than needed. Less is more.

@rachaelmorrow6669 Жыл бұрын

Protect your lungs from the DE.

@robertgibson2622 11 ай бұрын

Four thumbs down

@user-ks5cg5cd7m 2 жыл бұрын

Caterpillars are arthropods. I don’t understand why so many people say they aren’t. All insects are arthropods.