Problem with Japanese Beetles Bugs

[Tink3815]

For the past few years we have had problems with them in the garden and on our fruit tress. This year they are extremely bad eating everything. Does anyone found anything that helps to get rid of them? We have been using the traps, but know are finding that they actually attract more.

 

[Nina]

This wont help you right now, but I had this same problem last year. I applied some Grubex to the lawn in the spring & there are hardly any japanese beetles this year. Something to keep in mind for next year anyway!

 

[Binnie]

Sevin is the only product I've found to kill Japanese Beetles. I use the kind that you attach to the hose and spray. Works really well, but you literally have to do it once or twice a week.

Thanks for the tip on Grubex, though. DH was out to sea this July (when the beetles were at their worst here) and with my broken foot, I couldn't get out there, so I think we need to treat the grubs...

 

[DisDreaminMom]

I'm a fan of Sevin, too.

 

[taylor3297]

When using the traps make sure the traps are located away from the garden. This way it will attract the bugs away from what you are trying to protect.

 

[semo233]

I did not know this until this year, but the grubs are japaneze beetles in their larvae stage. In the spring, spread milky spores. They are harmless to everything except the grubs! We have well water and I worry about spreading anything on our grass.

Here's a great article
http://www.doityourself.com/stry/organicdefense

"Once established in your lawn, Milky Spore kills the grubs for 15 to 20 years. Each grub that dies from Milky Spore decays and releases three billion new spore. Once all of the grubs are destroyed, the spore will remain dormant but viable in the soil until new grubs come along even years later.
Won't harm beneficial insects, animals, pets or man. Safe for use around wells, ponds and streams. Harmless to bird, bees and fish. "
from: http://www.biconet.com/biocontrol/bpopillae.html

 

[The Mystery Machine]

Oh yea...hit with that here too.

Here in MO the worst is over and it is just a few. I am getting rid of the Linden tree in my front yard as it is a beacon for them. (New house so that tree has got to go!)

Grubex is a must. I bought spray but I would have to do it twice a week at least. I gave up.

You can pick them off of your bushes/plants by hand if you want. You throw them into a bucket of very hot water to kill them.

That Milky Spore sounds good. I might have to look into it.

 

[DrCavin]

Sevin spray is the best, the traps are worthless for most situations