How To Get Rid Of Blister Beetles
Blister beetles can be a real pest in the garden. They feed on the pollen in many flowers including tomato, potato, and eggplants causing them not to set fruit. They can also cause skin irritations when touched, scared, or damaged. So avoid touching them with bare hands. But controlling them naturally is quite easy with these simple steps.
Equipment
- Garden gloves
Materials
- Diatomaceous earth
- Can filled with soap water optional
Instructions
- Use diatomaceous earth sprinkled over and around your plants to kill blister beetles that are already feeding on your plants. Apply the powder as needed to help control them.
- Handpicking is another simple method of controlling this pest. Make sure to wear good gloves to protect your skin in case you touch them directly. Then using a stick knock the beetles into a can of soapy water.
- Plant a trap crop in a far corner of your garden. They love the pigweed plant and will often leave your other plants to feed on it. This makes it easier to find and remove blister beetles.