5 Things to Know About Using Neem Oil and Beer for Garden Pests

Neem oil works better than soap spray for aphids Spray in the evening so the oil doesn’t cook leaves in direct sun, and avoid hitting bees. Reapply after rain.

Neem oil is not instant It takes time to knock down aphids, but it is effective and won’t torch your garden.

A shallow dish of cheap beer sunk into soil catches slugs overnight Replace the beer every few days. This method is cheap and effective.

Diatomaceous earth works for slugs but only when dry It becomes useless once wet. Beer traps are more reliable than copper tape or eggshells, which are mostly placebo.

Both methods are safe for the rest of your garden You will still lose some leaves, but you avoid chemical warfare.