Organic PEST CONTROL that really WORKS

​Managing pests in an organic garden is much more than just getting rid of the "bad bugs"​. Following organic gardening principles helps your garden be healthier and that means fewer pests. Then when there are pests, it's important to know which organic methods really work. Find out in this video.

It is important to understand the importance of healthy soil and plants as it relates to common pests in the garden. Healthy plants and soil are the best defense against pests. Pests often choose plants that are weakened in some way. Before you decide which action to take, read through these tips for effective organic pest control and prevention in the garden.

🌱Introduction 00:00
🌱Focus on your soil 00:39
🌱Keep your garden clean 01:34
🌱Keep your plants healthy 02:03
🌱Create a healthy ecosystem 02:18
🌱Spend time in your garden 03:33
🌱Use thoughtful crop placement 04:06
🌱Be patient 05:12
🌱Organic pest control options 05:54
🌱Pests and treatment options 08:13

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[nastytechniquez]

There’s lots of companion plants that actually attract pests which is what attracts the predatory insects who feed on them. Many things say “attracts ladybugs”, when in reality they attract aphids who in turn attract the ladybugs to come eat the aphids. Understanding how these plants/bugs work is so very important in my opinion

[misfitkrew]

I don’t know what kind of small birds you guys have in the garden but I will never put that yellow sticky tape in the garden again. Walked out last week to find a beautiful lesser golden finch with its wings completely spread out across the tape dead. I immediately cut down every single one of those things and will never buy them again. Please Use with caution.

[bobbywilliams]

I like that u covered leave thing alone sometimes. I has a full on aphid infestation with ants on all my okra. I later watched a lady bugs moved in even saw babies there and spotted a few lacewings in the night. Now all the aphids are gone. Also I saw a tomato horn worm but as soon as I spotted it I saw it covered with parasitic wasp cocoons and it's dying. Everyone should learn what attracts your beneficial insects and they will keep your garden in balance.

[marzisgarden]

I have two big gardens and I learned a lot during the years of trying different methods to control pests.I have quails in my covered greenhouse and I noticed i have very less infected plants with pests rather than my other garden uncovered and exposed to all kinds of animals.
I’m a beekeeper and i plant lots of flowers for them and it’s good for my garden as i see.

[squirrlee]

I watch a lot of garden videos and have learned more about pest control in this 10 minutes than any I can recall. Even grabbed my notebook and rewatched it. Thank you !

[tennesseenana]

Hummingbirds eat tiny bugs. That's how they get their protein. Having a couple of hummingbird feeders encourages them into the garden. Also have a bird bath, etc to attract other birds. Orioles eat hornworms. You'll get your bugs taken care of and also get to enjoy the birds singing to you in the mornings.

[micheleboyd]

I just wanted to say how much I enjoy your channel. I’ve been vegetable gardening organically for about 3 years and have referred to your advice multiple times, most recently for tips on heat tolerant plants (I’m in San Diego, zone 10). I still have so much to learn! A video about when is the best time to pick your vegetables/fruit such as squash, melon, cucumber should be helpful. Thank you.

[josealeman]

I am glad I find you before I start my garden this coming year. I been learning for about 8 months about gardening and watching every video here on you tube, you sharing info I haven't see before thanks so much .

[PlantsFood]

Be careful of yellow sticky traps outside, I tried it and it attracted several bees that I could not save.

[KatherineTheGrt]

Angela, it's my first time here and have already committed to subscribing in just the first 36 seconds! I'm used to seeing Laura then Jenny with my morning coffee, but I'll gladly add your vids if they're interesting, and have a charismatic emcee (one who speaks to us amateur gardeners like we know some basic things but not as well as others and who are as adept as yourself : ) Looking forward to yet another homespun wonderful gardener. *OMG I've hit the Mother-Load!!! I have the green Lacewing but did not know of their and other insects beneficial behavior. Thank you much Angela, I'll be taking notes with every video, since I now know what solid info you are providing. WOW this is exciting!!!*

[mathurinelouis]

Angela is the best on the market. Knowledgeable and concise

[kcbrd]

Beer traps WORKED GREAT in our garden for those pill bugs!

[ucespatriotwarrior]

Mistakes yesss !! Every year I seem to choose challenges! Great tips going to try the citrus for slugs and others! They love my new adventures in PLANTERS ! I'm in Systematic Chaos here and can't wait for the next two years if we re allowed to plant things by then

[ttb]

This is such a comprehensive and yet concise video. Great job! Thanks.

[olayinkasanni]

The amazing thing is that you did not ask us to "hit the subscibe button!" But l did because the presentation was fantastic! 🤓💐🥰 Thanks again. From Nigeria

[maccliff]

You did an A+ job with this video.
Thanks 1M for posting. 😃
I’m an organic backyard gardener and the tomato 🍅 hornworm and the vine borer 😕

[cgreen]

The best and most thoughtful video in a long time.

[theapopkagardener]

Great video. These bugs are driving me nuts. Always happens by end of July and all of August here in Central Florida. I will definitely apply your principles. Thanks

[urilon]

Wow! what an amazing work, presented so nicely and fluently by a lovely lady. I feel the same as you about gardening and apply such methods in my vegetables garden. One thing I can tell from my own experience- Neem oil is not as widely effective as many would think. Foe example, it doesn't control for grown spidermites and thrips.

[valerieoldham]

Thank you so much for sharing your ideas. As all gardens are different and all gardeners are different I know everyone has different ideas but I have taken the ideas that I appreciated the most and I'm gonna use them in my garden. Thank you so much