How To Control Japanese Beetles
July 7, 2007 – 4:53 pm | by gaulardcom
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I noticed a few Japanese Beetles eating up the leaves of my new Plum tree right before we left to go on our vacation. There were a few, and when I shook the tree, they would all take off like I just hit a bee hive.
Well, upon return to the property, I noticed a large number of Japanese Beetles. They are not on my Plum tree, Pear tree, Peach tree and Crabapple tree to name a few. I feel like I am under attack.
I read up on “Control of Japanese Beetle Adults and Grubs in Home Lawns” from a website I found. There are some things that people can do to help out this mess.
Last night, Laura and I decided to head down to Lowes to get some “Bag a Bug” traps. Here is a great post asking if the Bag a Bug traps really work. It’s kind of entertaining.
I knew those grubs were related to something. To get rid of the grubs, I think it all boils down to timing. If you have no idea what I am talking about, click on the control of Japanese Beetle link above.
We purchased 3 Bag a Bug traps. I set one up last night and nothing happened at all. It was too late. Japanese Beetles love the heat and sun. When the sun came out today, I notice Japanese Beetles flying all over the place. I was watching the first bag while setting up the second one and I actually saw Beetles buzzing around it, falling in the bag. These traps are very effective. I just hope we don’t attract all the Japanese Beetles in the neighborhood.
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Tags: Insects, japanese beetles, Summer, Trees & Shrubs
2 Responses to “How To Control Japanese Beetles”
By Paul on Jul 8, 2007 | Reply
When I was young, I was given a jelly jar with some kerosene in it and told to go find all the Japanese Beatles that I could and put them in the jar. It seemed to work as I found several dozen.
By gaulardcom on Jul 8, 2007 | Reply
That would probably work, but I am a little freaked out with the way they look. I would have to wear a glove or something. Or…I could find a kid in the neighborhood to do it.
I have to say, my Bag a Bug traps are working rather well. They are filling up and I am seeing fewer humping Japanese Beetles on the trees.