Aphids and Caterpillars - this video is even better watched on the TV!
We need to talk about how to control Aphids and Caterpillars in Australian Gardens - and why you shouldn't squish them! Hint - the answer isn't to spray them either. Not even to wash them off with water.
Thankfully, Entomologist Dr Paul Horne sat down with me to give me some fascinating insight into these Aussie vegetable garden pests. He explains what they are, how to identify them, how to spot their eggs and how to get rid of Aphids and Caterpillars naturally and safely - without pesticides!
Learn why common pest control tactics like squishing caterpillars might actually make the problem worse and discover effective, natural strategies to protect your crops. Perfect for Australian gardeners who want to grow thriving veggies without harming beneficial insects.
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Beneficial Insects that will save your vegetable garden and how to spot them: https://youtu.be/0byHzrDulDA?si=qDatjhGStYXK5tzb
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In this video we cover:
- How to identify aphids
- How to get rid of aphids (don't net them!)
- What attracts aphids to the garden
- what damage do aphids cause to plants?
- why you shouldn't squish aphids
- wasp parasites that control aphids
- How to identify different caterpillars on your plants
- How to stop caterpillars from eating plants
- are all caterpillars harmful to the garden?
- wasp parasites that control caterpillars
- beneficial insects that control aphids and caterpillars.
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