Asked on Jul 1, 2020
Need a solution to get rid of Cucumber Beetles
My Cucumber plants were doing very well until cucumber beetles started multiplying and started eating leaves and laying eggs in the fruit buds.
My cucumber plants are getting destroyed.
I tried soap and little bit vinegar, but of no avail.
Here's some information that might be helpful
https://www.planetnatural.com/pest-problem-solver/garden-pests/cucumber-beetle-control/
Here is an article for you to read: https://www.planetnatural.com/pest-problem-solver/garden-pests/cucumber-beetle-control/
Here is a video tutorial for you: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B31VzBByu6g
Here's a list of some companion plants for cucumbers to repel those beetles:
https://www.hobbyfarms.com/14-companion-plants-to-repel-beetles-and-other-garden-pests-3/
Neem oil will kill them.
Have you tried neem oil?
I haven't tried it. I will give a try. Thanks
Hi Perminder. I agree with the above comments. Spray your cucumber plants with Neem Oil. You may have to do a second treatment later in the summer after eggs have hatched. Good luck Perminder.
Hello Perminder, here is a natural way to do away with those awful beetles, hope it helps you,
https://www.homestead-acres.com/how-to-kill-cucumber-beetles-organically/
Have you tried Neem Oil?
Here's a video that might help - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4EPI_Vbe7xU
Diatomaceous Earth, Food Grade. When they walk through it, it grinds through exoskeletons.
Japanese beetles. You can control by hand picking and putting in soapy water to kill them, or you need to spray. Lots of choices for sprays. Read label for insects controlled. Try to spray in late evening when need and butterflies are not active. You need to reapply if it rains. Follow label directions.