How to Get Rid of Garden Bugs Organically (Easy Natural Methods)

After dealing with the pests in my garden I have noticed small holes in many of my plants and a little black bug. When I went in my garage looking for a insect control that I had used years before, my son commented, “does this mean our veggies are not organic?”

Searching for more organic bug control methods has been a priortiy since I have started a home garden years ago.  Please review these items I have used successfully the last few years. : How to Get Rid of Garden Bugs Organically (Easy Natural Methods)

How to Get Rid of Garden Bugs Organically

Feeling the guilt I researched some ways to keep my veggies organic but outside of physically killing each cucumber beetle as you see them, you will have bugs.

Neem oil (from the neem tree) disrupts insects’ feeding and reproduction.

How to use neem oil in your vegetable garden

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How to use:

  • Mix 1–2 teaspoons neem oil + a few drops dish soap + 1 quart water
  • Spray leaves (top and bottom) in early morning or evening
  • Repeat every 7–10 days

Works on: aphids, spider mites, whiteflies 

WHERE TO BUY NEEM OIL 

INSECTICIDAL SOAP FOR organic pest control for vegetable garden

I found  Insecticidal soap as a bug repellent for plants  during my research as well.
It can be sprayed on the bugs instantly and kills them. Due to the amount of rain we have had I feel I spray it and then it is gone the next day. I have used up the bottle and went to Walmart to repurchase and they were completely out.
 

COMPANION PLANTING TO REDUCE GARDEN BUGS

COMPANION PLANTING CHART

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There are plenty of websites that suggest companion planting of veggies and herbs especially. I have planted marigolds to attract the “good insects ” and steer away the bad but I think nature will do it’s thing and there really is nothing I can do. I do wish I could get a hold of a bottle of that insecticidal soap again.

Some plants naturally repel pests or lure them away.

Examples:

  • Marigolds → repel nematodes and aphids
  • Basil → deters mosquitoes and flies near tomatoes
  • Nasturtiums → trap aphids away from veggies

🐞  Introduce Beneficial Insects for garden pest control

insects beneficial for your garden

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Best helpers:

  • Ladybugs → eat aphids
  • Lacewings → eat mites and small pests
  • Praying mantis → general predators

Tip: Plant flowers like dill, fennel, and marigolds to attract them naturally.

How to Get Rid of Garden Bugs Other Gardening Tips

 
Dead Head  your perennials and annual flowers now so you can get a great showing well into September in many areas. If your flowers are allowed to seed they will stop wanting to produce new flowers.
 
Zinnias especially will produce more and more flowers if you cut them. Why not bring a few inside your home, in a few days you will have more to enjoy.
 
If your plants are getting too leggy, many will not mind being cut back, watered and fertilized for a fresh start.

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