KILL Pill Bugs, Earwigs & Millipedes NATURALLY

[@curiouscat3384]

I call 'em Rolie Polies here in NC USA :) Sadly, my chickens won't touch them. I've tried all those methods and they work but are high maintenance or expense so I lay boards around in the garden. I had a bunch of 4" wide panel boards from a house renovation and they fit perfectly between rows of vegetables. The moisture underneath attracts all the above PLUS slugs! I have a bucket of water, lift the board and scrape the bottom of it into the bucket. I haven't tried them in the cruciferous bed yet but will this year in hopes of trapping the cabbage loopers :)

[@WineberryHill]

I feel your pain...keep up the fight!

[@heathersullivan1822]

I had success avoiding cabbage moth by covering brassicas with picnic plate tent or tulle. Had lots of trouble last few years, but pill bugs are the devil this year. Will be trying the board and scrape method

[@CB-dj1uz]

Going to give the board method a try! I’ve been using potatoes but is high maintenance.

[@kriscanan7232]

I found if I plant catnip out away from my cabbages etc the cabbage looper butter fly/moths are attracted to it and will lay their eggs there, I put a water dish by it for them and they leave my cabbage alone, if some do wonder into my braccia I pick them by hand and either squish their heads or drop them in a bucket of soapy water

[@scarlettbaltazar4121]

Please send them to me, I collect them lol

[@LightWalker03]

Going to try this next. A solution of crushed garlic and water sprayed on and around roll up bugs deters them. Make a homemade pill bug spray by combining one tablespoon of crushed garlic with a quart of water. Spray the solution on the pests and in areas where you see them. Garlic spray works well to get rid of pill bugs organically.

[@lourdesfulgencio7562]

I cut the bottom of a small plastic cup or container and put around of my new planted crops like a border and the roly-polies cannot enter or climb in my new plants. It works.

[@By_His_Grace_And_Mercy]

Does this work for pincher bugs too, do you know?

[@LightWalker03]

Putting dried leaves on my garden last fall is what got me into this mess! They loves eating them then multiplied and are eating my vegetables and had eaten all my small seeds I direct sowed. Had to grow them in pots first now my vegetables are getting eaten as soon as they ripen and some before that

[@nowirehangers2815]

Same

[@saraquigley5414]

same 😩

[@kymzyanks]

I teach gardening at a private high school and every year my seedlings get ravaged by pill bugs in our growing dome. The only method I’ve found that works is adding in organic material to the soil. I’ve seen a method of burying small cups of beer into the soil, which I’m hesitant to try because of curious teenagers. Diatomaceous earth does not work for me because the dome has an average 80% humidity level so it’s never really dry. I’ve set up traps by cutting plastic cups and placing duct tape (sticky side up) under them so when they go to shelter under the cup they stick to the tape, but even that doesn’t work great. I’ll definitely try the fruit method though. It’s a never ending battle for me.

[@WineberryHill]

I'm going to be doing another video soon (maybe on Instagram) I have completely switched over to paper sticky traps and it has made all the difference. I use these: amzn.to/4cAcloj

[@brendamaggio9189]

@@WineberryHill Good to see the new stuff is non-toxic. The Neem brand you link to here in the description box, however, has toxic ingredients in the "inert ingredients", thus the requirement to register with the EPA and have an EPA registration number. Try to find and organic one that is cold pressed.

[@adobesanders4127]

I am running my own experiment in my greenhouse to control Slaters (NZ term) using sheep's wool as mulch (we have sheep so its a free resource). I soaked the wool then covered the raised garden in a thin layer. The Slaters disappeared quickly, this am I don't see any around the plants. Will keep you posted on the result. I also use sheep's wool around my fruit trees.

[@WineberryHill]

How cool, yes please...keep us posted!

[@heavymechanic2]

You mentioned green beans, the slugs like them too. I use slug bait and sluggo plus has an organic additive that gets rid of other problems attacking young seedlings. Just a light sprinkle around your plants makes a huge difference in controlling pest problems.

[@WineberryHill]

Great tip!

[@TheSantos173]

Which one has worked better for you for rolly pollies?

[@LightBeing369]

I'm thankful for the birds and lizards on my property, they help keep my garden pest free

[@trixiefly11]

I have a huge infestation this year and while I haven't found a successful way to get rid of them I found that putting collars around my seedlings is the best thing I can do. It keeps them away from the plant so it can grow.

[@dheerajchidambaranathan]

Sluggo Plus seems to do wonders for most bugs on my property! :)

[@RicksArte]

Good Episode!

[@WineberryHill]

Thanks for watching!

[@mikeball9900]

iv'e been working with rabbit compost for several years and have'nt had a big problem till this season. this season so far has been quite the challenge. thank you for sharing your experiance.

[@heavymechanic2]

I use a lot of fish fertilizer with kelp, my tomatoes took off after I started feeding with the seaweed. My studies indicate insects don't like eating plants fed with kelp.

[@DebRoo11]

​@@heavymechanic2i actually think my fish fertilizer is attracting the earwigs.

[@robertj1096]

Orange slice method, but use a shopvac on the slice as well as the soil beneath.

[@Soundsaboutright42]

Great video! I'd add beneficial nematodes for more control without the use of chemicals. Different nematodes will work on different insects, so purchase accordingly.

[@WineberryHill]

Great tip!

[@DebRoo11]

A trap of 1 tsp borax soap, 3 tsp sugar dissolved in warm water and placed level with the soil can catch a lot of them as well

[@Linda1533]

I am devastated, my balcony which has a little garden is full of these. They climb on the wall, and hide between the wall and the door, and they come inside the house. They climb to the ceiling, and dry out and die in the corner. Collected hundreds of them in the living-room. But I don’t know why?! I have nothing there, that they like.

[@WineberryHill]

Try bug sticky traps.

[@Linda1533]

@@WineberryHill thank you. I will let you know how it goes.

[@2952914]

You should look around if there's any spiders around. Because where you find those you usually find the woodlouse spider. Get rid of them and small beetles, roaches, and you'll get rid of the spiders.

[@Linda1533]

@@WineberryHill thank you for the suggestion! I got 2 traps in the house. This is my second day without these little monsters 🥹

[@Linda1533]

THEY ARE ALL GONE 🥰

[@sandramatos6409]

Just like fruit place a cup of beer at ground level and find them in the morning. Also put an old carton and they will look for the moisture at night then you catch them in the morning.

[@WineberryHill]

Great tips!

[@krysthanh8932]

I like your smart handling method

[@lynn6799]

I read iron sulfate works on earwigs

[@surgeinc1]

I love that your chickens find them tasty! The Rolly Pollies eat the dog poop in our yard.😁

[@eternalfizzer]

The bane of my existence is slugs. Any tips on dealing with them in my little urban vegetable garden? (I don't have room for chickens or ducks, sadly. St. John's is usually too wet for things that need reapplication like diatomaceous earth ... because I'm the least dependable gardener on the planet.)

[@WineberryHill]

Beer. I use slug traps baited with cheap beer, NEVER fails to fill the trap full of slugs. Here is a link: amzn.to/4dAOqVc

[@thisisme955]

Are all these methods safe for inside the house?

[@crazysquirrel9425]

I have so many bugs at night they resemble a moving carpet. My flowers are suffering terribly.

[@WineberryHill]

Sorry to hear that, try slices of watermelon or cantaloupe....clean it off at night when they really come out.

[@crazysquirrel9425]

@@WineberryHill Was going to try NEEM Oil first. Have 1/2 gallon of the stuff...

[@carolparrish194]

If you can see them that well I would use a small vacuum. The only way that worked for me was constant removal. Finally I must have got them all.

[@happysunshine1988]

In my chilhood years I read, that large slices of potatoes should attract them.

[@brandytaylor2840]

For using the DE and the Neem Oil: do I use only at the base of the plant or all over? Lost ally green beans this round, several heads of lettuces and a kale, basil and marigold! Insecticidal soap spray took care of the aphids on the lettuces but seemed to invite everything else in. I've resorted to just putting up with them n trying to start some more seeds for beans n herbs. This has been a rough year. Looking for all the advice n tips I can get

[@WineberryHill]

Aaargh! I feel your pain. Neem is considered safe to use all over. Just wait a day or so to consume plants you sprayed with it. Keep experimenting, and don't give up!

[@brandytaylor2840]

@@WineberryHill no plans on that. Actually looking to expand

[@ProudJew348]

I'm using a baking soda spray.

[@vicmedina5602]

Super helpful thank you very much 😀😀😀

[@WineberryHill]

Glad it helped!

[@reneebaranoski9576]

These mf have killed all my green beans, it is crazy. Other things have been damaged but they immediately kill any green beans

[@WineberryHill]

Yup, they love green beans

[@DebRoo11]

Same. Never had a real issue with them before this year but they've wiped out my whole crop of bean seedlings. I dont just garden for fun i need my crops for my freezer so I'm pretty ticked. Especially because i purchased a new variety that was a bit more expensive and it took 3 weeks to ship to me. Grrr

[@jeffz724]

I feel you. I'm on my fourth round of green beans. They destroyed two rounds of seeds and one round of seedlings. I"m going to try growing the seedlings on a bit longer before putting them out. And using these methods.

[@JustineWiniker]

""Crunchy bats. My favorite!!" - 🐔

[@dradic9452]

Did you find your glasses?

[@WineberryHill]

...I never lose them...now!

[@Edel_dump]

In Philippines it's called:baboy baboyan

[@cathysmiley6798]

Great video! But currently I’m dealing with gnats and white fly any ideas? Trying to be none chemical, I have citrus trees also, and the the honey bees are coming in during the day when the vents are open.

[@WineberryHill]

Yep, Neem will knock them out fast. Here is a link...Neem Oil: amzn.to/3Eh34lq

[@cathysmiley6798]

@@WineberryHill thanks 😊

[@scarlettbaltazar4121]

You can try mosquito bits, it kills gnat larvae/mosquitos but doesn’t harm other insects

[@mahdig4739]

Stick some adhesive tape to their route so they will stick to it

[@YayoLife]

Same problem with green beans. I am so done with them

[@WineberryHill]

I feel your pain!

[@YayoLife]

@@WineberryHill something to share. After transplant, it's sometimes nearly impossible to put up a plastic cup barrier around the plant. I used aluminum foil around the stem and the surrounding soil. Looks like it worked. I did everything prior without success. You name it... Soap+oil wash, peppermint scent, used dried oyster sea shells (to somehow mimic diatomaceous earth)... Nothing worked.

[@Modzelevskij]

Collect and sell to owners of mossariums, florariums, terrariums for big money :)

[@danthedewman1]

chickens do not eat millipedes...have thousands here and chickens walk right by them because the pedes put out a smelly odor

[@MyFoxyPanda]

In Danish it's called bænkebidere, directly translated to bench biter 😅

[@kimberlyh3468]

Do you ever let your chickens in the green house to find bugs for you?

[@WineberryHill]

I do. Here is a video were I captured them in action: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ioTbqH18o9CeZrM

[@victoriajohnson3034]

Could you just give the orange slices and the bugs to the chickens?

[@WineberryHill]

Absolutely!

[@lifestapestry2968]

They are excellent little creatures, without them half of your compost wouldn't break down. If you have a compost in your garden they'll all go and hang around there......

[@dennistiblis2604]

No they will not "all" go there. I have enough to occupy my compost bin and also my 4 raised beds. They eat all of my seedlings and more. Are they great? Sure. Are they destructive? Yes.

[@leahtruckenbrod1279]

Not in my experience, ravaging EVERYTHING I've planted several times this spring despite DE, beer traps, potatoes and orange halves.....

[@skletke7543]

I used to call them watermelon bugs.

[@CreedFan1]

How Tf did they get in my house plants tho 😭😭😭😭

[@WineberryHill]

They find a way!

[@texez_angel]

Cersamthym "oil"... Kills tons of different bugs!!!

[@clydecox2108]

Holy cow…!

[@tara1165]

I just want them out of my apartment that was an old house and is now 3 apartments (built in the early 1900s)

[@WineberryHill]

Maybe you could try sticky traps, like these: amzn.to/3P0QAmB

[@pauljakeman]

Woodlice seems to be the general term for them across the uk here. They’re Annoying little *£&#=£#&,r/s lol

[@paplo2073]

But pill bugs are very good for the environment

[@WineberryHill]

Yep, until they aren't. Like anything, too many will eat everything in sight.

[@happysunshine1988]

Mokritsa

[@shirleyupvall9360]

BEER

[@micktepolt6276]

you know pill bugs are not bugs

[@WineberryHill]

interesting!

[@nollaigman]

Why would you want to kill these insects...they do great work.

[@WineberryHill]

Because of the old adage, "Too much of a good thing..." They can build up in such numbers that they can wipe out young green bean plants in a day or two.

[@nollaigman]

@@WineberryHill mmm thought they only are dead wood .?

[@WineberryHill]

I wish, they actually prefer tender seedlings before anything. They will eat nearly any type of vegetation...alive and dead.

[@happysunshine1988]

In one NIGHT... 😢

[@vickynoname9860]

I will never eat chicken again😁😁