
Use these tips to get rid of Japanese beetles.
How to Get Rid of Japanese Beetles in the Garden
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I had an awful problem with these beetles on my plumb trees and ended up resorting to beetle traps. I now have Crape Myrtles and wonder what's the things to try IF these beetles like these trees. Upstate SC
I have 2 apple trees and a 4 in 1. cherry tree. The Japanese beetles decimate my fruit tree's leaves. As of yet they don't seem to mess with my blackberries or blueberries. I set beetle traps as well, but way to many beetles to deal with. I prefer to stay "organic" if I can, so I going to try planting some chives near my trees to see if this will work. If you find something let me know please.
I live in. Denver Colorado .The last few years these beetles have been everywhere. They destroyed my Rose of Sharon and various roses. So last year, I enjoyed my glorious first bloom in June, but when they showed up in July I took your advice. I picked the buds as soon as I saw them. I basically missed my 2nd summer bloom . But,this spared my beautiful Roses. They hadnt looked this good in years and the beetles stayed away for the most part. When my 3rd bloom started end of Aug it was glorious and the whole bushes never looked so good. Thanks again
thanks for the tips about Japanese beetles! I will try the Neem oil.
I plant garlic around my roses and hardy hibiscus to keep them away. I then have garlic bulbs to eat in the winter.
My plants have only been attacked by Japanese Beetles twice - the first time they literally ate the Hardy Hibiscus down to a skeleton. I was amazed at the damage they did. A few years later they ate the leaves off of the Weeping Cherry. Thankfully they aren't a yearly problem in my area.
I too sacrifice an old rose bush thats away from my other plants and that is also where I collect the bugs and destroy
I regularly spray mixture of Garlic and water on those plants I want to protect
It doesn't kill them but they don't like it.
Let the garlic soak in a separate container for a day or so. You can add other natural deterrents if you wish ( cedar leaves tomato leaves ruhbarb geranium ) Strain the mixture into a sprayer
I chose NOT to use a trap this year .I feel that this year I have had less of a problem without the trap although I cant be certain on the numbers.
I too sacrifice an old rose bush thats away from my other plants and that is also where I collect the bugs and destroy
I regularly spray mixture of Garlic and water on those plants I want to protect
It doesn't kill them but they don't like it.
Let the garlic soak in a separate container for a day or so. You can add other natural deterrents if you wish ( cedar leaves tomato leaves ruhbarb geranium ) Strain the mixture into a sprayer
I chose NOT to use a trap this year .I feel that this year I have had less of a problem without the trap although I cant be certain on the numbers.
My husband goes out a time or two each day and collects japanese beetles in a large yogurt container with just some water in it, no soap. Then he carries it out to our hens. My goodness, the ladies race right for him talking all the way. He reaches into the water and scoops the beetles out, then dashes them to the ground. The ladies jump right on them and eat them all up. They love them, and look forward to their beetle treats every day during japanese beetle season.
THESE BEETLE ALSO LOVE BANANA TREE PLANTS//FLOWERING PEACH TREES///PURPLE LEAF PLUM TREES///AND HIBISCUS .
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