Posted in Homestead Garden and Farm
I'm always interested in learning how others tackle the inevitable pests that show up in the garden. Gardeners are creative folks and often think up some very unique pest control methods 
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I saw a couple of ideas on the Victory Garden site that I like-
Bug Bouncer-
Using a long handled spatula or spoon and a bucket of warm soapy water, hold the bucket under the buggy area, and gently smack the flower with the utensil. The bugs should bounce right into the bucket of suds. I think the kids would enjoy this; if I could just be sure they wouldn't kill the flowers in the process .
Another tip was to tie a bag to the mouth of a large funnel. You can make your own funnel by cutting the bottom off a large bottle. Sneak up on those squash bugs and other nasty beetles, hold the funnel under the leaf they are hiding under, give the plant a shake and the bugs should drop off into your funnel and end up in the bag. Tie up the bag (tightly) and toss it in the trash can. I think I'll let my husband test this one first.... I'm not sure what I would do if they came crawling out of the bag after me 
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Squash bugs are nasty critters
. I usually zap them with a soap and water spray to which I've added a shake or two of cayenne pepper- gets 'em every time 
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Anyone else have a home remedy or pest control idea for the garden? Please share with us!
Blessings,
