Cucumber beetle control organic

[@michaellippmann4474]

I have been fighting these pests for a few years now after going without any issues for years. I am going to try a yellow trap this year along with covering the plants as well - what a fight! Search for Purdue University Cucumber beetle trap for info about it. It really appears to be effective! Good luck in your continued fight! 😊 Mike 🇨🇦

[@gardeningnorth]

Hi Mike, yes all it takes is one infected plant from the garden centre and then they can spread. Thanks for the tip, will try it out next time 😊👍

[@pg1408]

Hello, excellent video. Parthenocarpic cucumbers do not require pollination. Along w/ your current efforts of covering your beetle problem will be solved. Also "burpless" varieties of cucumbers produce less cucurbitacin that attracts the beetles.

[@gardeningnorth]

Hi, that is good to know, thanks for sharing 👍🤗

[@andredumas9547]

This is an excellent video about controlling the cucumber beetles, covering them with a fine mesh cloth is the secret ingredient. Thanks for sharing your experience with us !

[@andredumas9547]

I meant covering the cucumbers with a fine mesh cloth…

[@gardeningnorth]

Glad you enjoyed the video 🤗

[@learnTableTenis]

Bug net is the only option works for me. I tried to spray home made pesticide, grow cucumber beetles resistant varieties, but they were all killed by the bacteria transferred by cucumber beetles. BTW, You don't need to open the bug net for pollination if you plant the parthenocarpic cucumber varieties.

[@gardeningnorth]

Thanks 🙏🏻 I will try growing the parthenocarpic ones next time 👍

[@yaosue]

Regarding hand pick, I hand pick them by applying Vaseline on a thin bamboo stick (people use them for barbecue).

[@gardeningnorth]

Thats a great idea, thanks for sharing 👍

[@RMConsulting]

I have been fighting with cucumber beetles for weeks if not months now. I have tried DE powder, organic insecticide, pyrethrin solution, and soapy water. Nothing is working. I am now just picking them up by hand. Getting about 10 of these every day (5 each time twice a day). I gave up on the squash and zucchini. Surprisingly they are not attacking any bean plants, but are interested in the broccolis.

[@gardeningnorth]

Hi! Yes, once the plants are infested, it is hard to get rid of them. For me, the insect netting worked to prevent any damage to the young plants. This year I'm not even growing any cucumbers/squash, so hoping there will be even less pests next year.

[@jarretv5438]

Purchase some beneficial nematodes. they will eat their larva in the soil

[@tip322]

Good day ma.please what can of variety of cucumber is that

[@gardeningnorth]

Hello, this was a Patio Snacker Cucumber.

[@mamokamika4212]

Please tell us where to buy insects netting like the one you have. Thank you.

[@gardeningnorth]

Hello, I got ours from Amazon. It was a 10x10 feet size.

[@Peggysue1970]

Are they attracted to merrygolds? Since they are yellow

[@gardeningnorth]

Cucumber beetles are generally not attracted to marigolds. The strong scent of marigolds is believed to deter certain insects, making them a popular choice for organic pest control. Marigolds work well as a trap crop against some insects as well.

[@DebRoo11]

African marigolds such as you have here, are not ideal for pest deterant. You want the french marigolds

[@gardeningnorth]

Oh I see. Is the difference in the colour ? These were quite compact, so I assumed they would be French as the African ones can grow up to 3 feet tall.

[@DebRoo11]

@@gardeningnorth you can tell by the flower head formation mostly. The puffier ones are mostly African. They come in a lot of sizes. The French just 'stink' more 😂

[@gardeningnorth]

@@DebRoo11 that’s good to know, thanks ! need to smell them next time at the nursery ☺️

[@outdooorsman]

that wont work!

[@gardeningnorth]

Can you explain why you think it won’t work? I’m open to feedback!

[@outdooorsman]

@@gardeningnorth i have tried it lol

[@gardeningnorth]

This worked for me, but I guess it depends on the level of cucumber beetle infestation. As someone here suggested, growing parthenocarpic varieties could solve this issue, as the cover wouldn’t need to be lifted for pollination anymore.