
Choose the Right Plants to Have Fewer Pests!
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At my place in Nebraska the Japanese beetles seem to go crazy for false Virginia creeper.
The nursery told me NOT to squash Japanese Beetles as that releases their pheromones which attracts more beetles to your yard. Traps, I was told they would be happy to take my money but not to put any in my yard as they attract more beetles to your yard. If hand picking Japanese Beetles drop them in a container of water & dish soap.
Ditto on someone who mentioned basil below. Unfortunately for us it seems to be one of their favorites. That and cilantro.
Milky Spore and Praying Mantis!!! One application of Milky Spore lasts 10 to 20 years. Praying Mantis are carnivorous and are fun to watch.
Tulle netting is very effective at protecting plants. I sew a 20-foot long box out of tulle and lay it over an arbor made from pvc pipes. This keeps the beetles from feasting on my grape vines. I have also made another box to protect my raspberries. This box is supported by T-posts with old tennis balls over the tops. The posts are spaced about 4-5 feet apart. The only weakness I have found with tulle is that after 2 or 3 years, it succumbs to the effects of the sun and rain and I have to replace it.
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