what can you use to get rid of potato bugs on plants?
Quick Answer. Effective ways to rid a garden of potato bugs include sprinkling wood ashes on the garden, physically removing bugs from the plant and smoking the bugs out with a fire. Diatomaceous earth and neem oil are also effective in eradicating these pests. Continue Reading.
Full Answer. 1  Pick the bugs off Picking off the bugs by hand may be practical if you have a small garden or if you have a small infestation of potato bugs. 2  Add natural defenses Add beneficial insects that eat potato bugs to your garden. 3  Use insecticide A variety of insecticides can help alleviate or control your bug problem.