Discover the amazing pest control power of diatomaceous earth! Learn how to use this natural powder to protect your cucurbit plants from squash bugs. See how to apply it effectively and overcome challenges like rain and watering.
Find unique seeds & plants on my website: https://www.jerrasgarden.com
Check out my YouTube channel for more gardening tips: https://www.youtube.com/@jerrasgarden
#DiatomaceousEarth #PestControl #GardeningTips #OrganicGardening #SquashBugs #Cucurbits #NaturalPestControl #GardeningHacks #DIYPestControl #HomeGardening
sprinkle dious Earth around the base of curbit plants dious Earth is very fine groundup Rock powder that basically Cuts up soft bodied insects this only works against squash bug nymphs just douse the ground underneath your curbit plants where the squash bugs hang out hiding in debris like sticks dead or decaying leaves and even mulch dious Earth easily washes away though so you have to reapply after it rains or if you water
14 Comments
Try using surround clay
Hey Jerra. I Love your style. What are your thoughts on the DE as a silica source?
Have you ever had success with adding any companion plants for squash and cucumbers?
I’m thinking about taking every strong smelling plant and making a spray and see how well that works.
Mint, marigolds, garlic, onions, parsley, rosemary and lavender…and anything else I can think of 😂
Spider mites are my nemesis. They are relentless!
Don’t inhale the dust folks!
I use it mainly for ants and any other insect with an exoskeleton.
Also good for thrip control on indoor plants
Not rock powder.
This one stop your fliers like swish bugs and cuc beetles.
Thats the banging up exoskeleton critters. 💯 Approved!!!! It gets wet then dry n still lethal. Apply 1-2 x a month depending on ur watering habits. U dont see it, add it.. plus ur branches n stems get stronger. Stronger to temp, humidity, winds and uptake on nutrients as well. Bigger fruits n bigger roots. Good vid. Amazon got it ppl.
What about its silica content? How do we feed that to the plant to use in stronger stems??
What if it rains frequently ?
Hi, it seems to work on termites too. ?Where to buy that Sprayer you're using in this presentation?
Great rack.
It gets in the exoskeleton of things like fleas and it holds the critter open and they dehydrate to death. If you take a tablespoon in grape juice twice a day and your hair and nails will grow like crazy!!