Uploaded July 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Bugs eating your garden? Don’t wait—here’s how to stop the damage before it’s too late.
In this video, you’ll learn:
✔ How to identify what type of bug is attacking your plants
✔ The difference between chewing and sucking insects
✔ Which organic solutions work best (and which don’t)
✔ The #1 mistake most gardeners make that makes pest problems worse
✔ Simple prevention tips so pests don’t come back
Garden pests like aphids, hornworms, and caterpillars can wipe out vegetables overnight. This guide works for tomatoes, peppers, leafy greens, and more—so you can protect your harvest and keep your garden thriving all season
🍅Sale: 25% off all CaliKim Seed Collections with code ‘”PLANTMORE”, https://calikimgardenandhome.com. Ends 7/29/25. All NEW Late Summer, Heat Tolerant and Fall Garden Seed Collections!
Thanks to Monterey Lawn & Garden for partnering with us! 20% off site-wide w/ code “calikim20” at montereylawngarden.com
🔗Links to Products I Use in This Video:
➡Monterey Take Down : montereylawngarden.com/product/take-down-garden-spray or on Amazon: amzn.to/4aLjL5E
➡Monterey Garden Insect Spray : montereylawngarden.com/product/monterey-garden-insect-spray/, or on amazon: amzn.to/46AhHNv
➡Tulle: amzn.to/45bbWXm
➡Agfabric Insect Pest Barrier: amzn.to/3IPArRe
➡Clamps for insect barriers, shade cloth: amzn.to/4m25ZSp
📌 Shop My Favorite Gardening Gear:
➡SEEDS: CaliKim Seed Collections: calikimgardenandhome.com/collections/seed-collections/Seeds
➡BOOKS: My Newest Book: calikimgardenandhome.com/pages/10-minute-gardener. Grow your garden in just 10 minutes a day! Grab your signed, personalized copy.
➡CaliKim Garden Planner:: Start your free trial: https://calikim.gardenplanner.com. Your personalized planting plan – it’s fun, easy & stress free.
⮕PEST & DISEASE CONTROL: Monterey Lawn & Garden pest and disease control and fertilizers: 20% off site-wide w/ code "CALIKIM20", https://www.montereylawngarden.com.
➡SOIL/PLANT FOODS: Master Nursery Bumper Crop Soils & Plant Foods:
Exclusively at your local independent Master Nursery Garden Center. For a location near you, visit: bumpercrop.com/store-locator/. Support local!
⮕DRIP IRRIGATION & MICRO SPRAYERS: Mister Landscaper: 20% off site-wide, with code “CaliKim”, plus FREE shipping with orders $49 and over: https://misterlandscaper.com.
TIMESTAMPS: (click the timestamp to jump to a specific tip or re-watch your favorite part):
0:00 Intro: Stop Bugs Before They Destroy Your Garden
00:36 Why Pest Control Is Critical Right Now
00:49 Step 1: Quick Fix for Minor Pest Damage
01:42 Step 2 How to Tell If You Have a Major Pest Problem
02:27 The #1 mistake gardeners make with pest control
04:05 Best Organic Spray for Sucking Insects
05:44 Best Organic Spray for Chewing Insects
07:10 Why This Spray Works for Leaf Miners
07:59 The Second Big Mistake Gardeners Make
08:30 Step 3: Pest Prevention Tips That Actually Work
10:11 What Did You Learn? Share in Comments!
AMAZON:
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases:
Amazon general links:
General search page: amzn.to/3897OqD
Patio, Lawn & Garden Bestsellers: amzn.to/3QBsAHB
Plant Support Structures: amzn.to/3DnVzvw
Seed starting supplies: amzn.to/30kbmDG
Grow Lights: amzn.to/2NlY5FB
Garden Tools: amzn.to/2RiwRRq
WHERE TO FIND ME:
Seed & Garden Shop:calikimgardenandhome.com
Instagram: CaliKim: instagram.com/calikim29
CameraGuy: instagram.com/calicameraguy
Facebook Page: facebook.com/CaliKimGardenandHomeDIY
Bugs eating your garden? Don’t wait—here’s how to stop the damage before it’s too late.
In this video, you’ll learn:
✔ How to identify what type of bug is attacking your plants
✔ The difference between chewing and sucking insects
✔ Which organic solutions work best (and which don’t)
✔ The #1 mistake most gardeners make that makes pest problems worse
✔ Simple prevention tips so pests don’t come back
Garden pests like aphids, hornworms, and caterpillars can wipe out vegetables overnight. This guide works for tomatoes, peppers, leafy greens, and more—so you can protect your harvest and keep your garden thriving all season
🍅Sale: 25% off all CaliKim Seed Collections with code ‘”PLANTMORE”, https://calikimgardenandhome.com. Ends 7/29/25. All NEW Late Summer, Heat Tolerant and Fall Garden Seed Collections!
Thanks to Monterey Lawn & Garden for partnering with us! 20% off site-wide w/ code “calikim20” at montereylawngarden.com
🔗Links to Products I Use in This Video:
➡Monterey Take Down : montereylawngarden.com/product/take-down-garden-spray or on Amazon: amzn.to/4aLjL5E
➡Monterey Garden Insect Spray : montereylawngarden.com/product/monterey-garden-insect-spray/, or on amazon: amzn.to/46AhHNv
➡Tulle: amzn.to/45bbWXm
➡Agfabric Insect Pest Barrier: amzn.to/3IPArRe
➡Clamps for insect barriers, shade cloth: amzn.to/4m25ZSp
📌 Shop My Favorite Gardening Gear:
➡SEEDS: CaliKim Seed Collections: calikimgardenandhome.com/collections/seed-collections/Seeds
➡BOOKS: My Newest Book: calikimgardenandhome.com/pages/10-minute-gardener. Grow your garden in just 10 minutes a day! Grab your signed, personalized copy.
➡CaliKim Garden Planner:: Start your free trial: https://calikim.gardenplanner.com. Your personalized planting plan – it’s fun, easy & stress free.
⮕PEST & DISEASE CONTROL: Monterey Lawn & Garden pest and disease control and fertilizers: 20% off site-wide w/ code "CALIKIM20", https://www.montereylawngarden.com.
➡SOIL/PLANT FOODS: Master Nursery Bumper Crop Soils & Plant Foods:
Exclusively at your local independent Master Nursery Garden Center. For a location near you, visit: bumpercrop.com/store-locator/. Support local!
⮕DRIP IRRIGATION & MICRO SPRAYERS: Mister Landscaper: 20% off site-wide, with code “CaliKim”, plus FREE shipping with orders $49 and over: https://misterlandscaper.com.
TIMESTAMPS: (click the timestamp to jump to a specific tip or re-watch your favorite part):
0:00 Intro: Stop Bugs Before They Destroy Your Garden
00:36 Why Pest Control Is Critical Right Now
00:49 Step 1: Quick Fix for Minor Pest Damage
01:42 Step 2 How to Tell If You Have a Major Pest Problem
02:27 The #1 mistake gardeners make with pest control
04:05 Best Organic Spray for Sucking Insects
05:44 Best Organic Spray for Chewing Insects
07:10 Why This Spray Works for Leaf Miners
07:59 The Second Big Mistake Gardeners Make
08:30 Step 3: Pest Prevention Tips That Actually Work
10:11 What Did You Learn? Share in Comments!
AMAZON:
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases:
Amazon general links:
General search page: amzn.to/3897OqD
Patio, Lawn & Garden Bestsellers: amzn.to/3QBsAHB
Plant Support Structures: amzn.to/3DnVzvw
Seed starting supplies: amzn.to/30kbmDG
Grow Lights: amzn.to/2NlY5FB
Garden Tools: amzn.to/2RiwRRq
WHERE TO FIND ME:
Seed & Garden Shop:calikimgardenandhome.com
Instagram: CaliKim: instagram.com/calikim29
CameraGuy: instagram.com/calicameraguy
Facebook Page: facebook.com/CaliKimGardenandHomeDIY
