3 Organic Aphid Control Methods -- TESTED

You want to get rid of aphids naturally, but you don't know which organic option to choose. Here I tested three common organic aphid controls -- homemade soap spray, neem oil, and worm castings. Find out how they compared.

Find more information on this test and a more in-depth discussion on beneficial insects that can help your garden, listen to the full podcast episode here:

[misschris]

You just saved me a ton of money and hardship. I will definitely be using the worm casting tip. I had no idea. Now I understand why they attacked certain plants and not others. thank you so much.

[pforino]

I love seeing tests with a control like this. Learned a lot from your effort, thanks for sharing!

[dadnar]

Finally. Someone who actually tested the claims.

[marialysaght]

Where did you get the bag of worm castings?

[Woodchipsandhooks]

This is great. Thanks for the test. I did a spray last year including soap and I noticed it had really damaged the leaves in the long run. It seemed to have stripped the waxy coating of the leaves as well, speeding up disease. I am excited to try the worm castings this year. I have heard over and over the plant health benefits, but never knew about the toxicity to aphids. Very cool.

[eyesonmike]

from Hawaii thank you this is a great video and amazing info I need

[derekkerr]

planting alliums with your crops helps as well

[growingwithpanda]

Couple of questions did your use the casting below the stem then watered in did you mix it to the soil then water or did you use it as a tea spray?

[geode]

Wonderfully thurough testing!
Thank you.
Question: what exactly is worm casting? And how would it differ from an only plant compost that is so rich in worm which ofcourse poop alot? I have a pepper plant that is infested with aphids that is growing in that compost.

[_dave]

every time i started lima beans and peas, the aphids immediately jump them. the last 3 years have been tough without, or with very very little, insecticide; mostly bt on pumpkins and squash. trying to help bees and other polinators who are struggling for life. i wonder if growing peppermint in strategic places would help (i was given seeds). i know it can be invasive, but, so are pest insects. worm castings seem to be effective for a few things. been a terribly hot dry year so in spring i need a new plan and it will include worm castings. thanks for sharing the success!

[organicgardening]

Nice Ma'am
Good explanation about organic pest controller.
Thank you

[paulcordova]

can you please explain how you applied the worm castings

[Pingsmingu]

Did you spray worm casting or did you put worm casting to the root of plants

[missqjulie]

Hi where did you buy the worm casting? The brand please?

[cyndigandy]

Hi, so do you add the worm castings when you plant or when you see them?

[paulsmith]

keep the pine needles out for your garden and the worms will return. You may need to buy worms and add a green crop to plow into the soil late fall.