Garlic Juice Concentrate for Squash Bugs

This recipe should kill the squash bugs, not just drive them off.

4 Tsp baking soda Anti fungal properties, also stops powdery mildew type problems
1 Tsp vegetable oil Smothering agent Neem oil would work well here. The amount could be doubled.
1 Tsp organic soap Emulsifier/sticker/smothering agent Best to use a natural soap such as Dr. Bronner’s and not a detergent that can harm the soil organisms as it sticks around much longer. The peppermint variety seems to work well from Dr. Bronner's.
1 to 2 Tbs garlic juice To make juice: 1 medium bulb (not clove) of garlic blended with 1 to 2 cups of water. Let sit a minimum of 15 minutes and strain.
1 medium onion Made into a juice concentrate as above.
1 Tbs dried cayenne pepper.

Add all ingredients together in a bottle with a screw top and shake well to mix.
Add concentrate to a gallon of water and spray liberally. Repeat as often as needed to drive off or kill the squash bugs.

Daily hand-picking seems to be very effective as well. Some of our readers use a battery powered vacuum to help with this chore!