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Dreaded Japanese Beetle
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junior_grower
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SeaMaiden
Ugh. I've got harlequin bugs invading my cole crops and there is pretty much nothing (organic) that's very effective. Two good controls--sabadilla dust and Neem--present issues with the beneficial insects, especially with the pollinators that are absolutely necessary in my garden.
I was thinking about hiring Munchkins to go through the crops and kill them by hand.
I was thinking about hiring Munchkins to go through the crops and kill them by hand.
LazLo
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Those dirty (expletive deleted) attack my zinnias every year. They leave the other plants alone in same bed, including veggies. Grub-X was applied a few years ago since moles were wreaking havoc in the complex. That was supposed to last 20 years! This year I tried using a diluted hydrogen peroxide spray to deter them. Other than hand picking them, there was no other alternative. After several days of spraying, they abandoned my zinnias!
Agaricus
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I think I was lucky. The japanese beetles were eating my pole beans, which are right next to the tomatoes. I used "eight" insecticide on the beans and they didn't have a chance to jump over.
Yeah, I know, I don't like insecticides either but sometimes ya gotta do what ya gotta do.
Yeah, I know, I don't like insecticides either but sometimes ya gotta do what ya gotta do.
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MrSterling
To those of you living in areas where the Japanese beetle has not yet appeared, count your blessings. I hate these bastards.
LazLo
Member
Found a Jerry Baker remedy for Japanese beetles.
Seems the little (expletive deleted) like grape juice.
Use any type 2 to 3 gallon deep container. Fill with 2 inches of soapy water. Take another much smaller container (like a can) and fill halfway with grape juice. Place this container in the middle of the larger one. Weight the smaller container with a rock if need be. Keep both containers levels replenshied.
Place the containers far from the infected area. When the (expletive deleted) go for the juice, they will fall in the soapy water.
Seems the little (expletive deleted) like grape juice.
Use any type 2 to 3 gallon deep container. Fill with 2 inches of soapy water. Take another much smaller container (like a can) and fill halfway with grape juice. Place this container in the middle of the larger one. Weight the smaller container with a rock if need be. Keep both containers levels replenshied.
Place the containers far from the infected area. When the (expletive deleted) go for the juice, they will fall in the soapy water.
The Japanese beetle trap worked for us. We put it out there a couple months or so ago and the bag is full of beetles. Yuck!!
