How to Control Japanese Beetle 

Thanks - if I can keep people looking up at the mountains, they won't notice the weeds!

Best of luck with them Allie!

Thanks Rose

Great!

great

Capful of Dr bronners peppermint in the evening.

Thank you. I like this solution much better.

Thanks Kathleen

Thanks Dennis

My pleasure Amy - thanks for watching

agreed

Oh boy - I hope your damage hasn't been too severe!

Not as bad as the rose sawfly maggots, surprisingly. Probably because of the short time frame and being slowed up by my plants being mostly up off the ground. But your video also brought up grass damage, and we have very spotty grass around here, which is something I hadn't thought of before.

Thanks for the encouragement Peggy

Yes, it has been a tough season for JB (and other Scarab Beetle) infestations in NE, SE and MW. Denver Metro as well. fyi: Over years of use of beetleGONE! by Farmers/Growers (on crops ie berries, grapes, stone fruit, nuts, etc) they are finding that spraying at first sight of infestation reduces the population tremendously the rest of the season: not only is the product directly controlling the beetles but there is speculation that it may be disrupting the early beetles from depositing pheromones; thereby, lessening the attraction for more beetles to swarm in. As explained in the video, the primary use pattern of beetleGONE! is to protect your flowers, foliage, fruits & veggies from damage by adult beetles by spraying every 7-10 days during peak infestation of the beetles. It can be sprayed for highly effective organic control of adult beetles, weevils and borers without harming bees, butterflies nor ladybugs. It's certified for organic gardening and production. Simply mix in water and can be sprayed on edible garden plants, ornamental plants, trees or turf where JB (adults/grubs) feed. Product is also registered with a zero-day pre-havest interval; therefore, you can treat for beetles and harvest your food the same day. And there are no label restrictions for use around bees or flowering plants; therefore, beetleGONE! can be safely used while pollinators are active. This is the only non-chemical spray product on the market that performs at a high level like the leading chemicals (acelepryn, permethrin, imidacloprid, etc) but is safe for homeowners and pollinators alike. beetleGONE! tlc is a very versatile product: it can also be sprayed on your garden soil if you see grubs/grub damage or you can till/mix the dry product into garden or potting soil to control large and small grubs. It can also be used to control grubs in your lawn by mixing in water and spraying. Recommend spraying is at a rate of 3-4 ounces of product per Gallon per 1000 sf. Hope this helps!

Sounds like quite a struggle in your area!

They ate my grape vines last year and did so within a day or so. Amazing how fast they stripped the leaves and then moved on to a small cherry tree. This year having a lot of luck with Bag a Bug trap but will also try the suggestions from this terrific video. Best of luck!!!

My pleasure. Thanks for watching

Glad it was helpful!

Nothing much bothers Knockout landscape roses, the "plant and forget shrubs". But for Hybrid Tea roses you really have to spray every week to 10 days for fungus and insect pests. I use Bio- Advanced 3 in 1 spray.

Thank you!

Thanks Viki

Those traps are the worst, we quickly learned and threw them out.

I had this problem last year. Search Viburnum Leaf Beetle. Good luck.

@@dennistaft7868 I ended up having to have it sprayed at the beginning of June this year.

How much dish washing liquid did you mixed with water please?

@@irwu8860 I'm not sure. I have a new spray bottle for hair and I just put a couple of squirts and filled 1/2 bottle with water. Try 2 tablespoons, use cold water to keep from sudding

I have a problem with lily beetles on my lilies. They look like smaller rectangular ladybeetles, with no black spots on them. I’ve never seen Japanese beetles on them.

I'm definitely glad there's a new tool for the fight!

Thanks Robin. I think I'll use that line with my wife next time I'm buying an expensive plant

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Hi Marie. Here's a s presentation from one of the suppliers of BTg: greenearthagandturf.com/btg-grubgone-beetlegone-cnla-presentation.pdf

Thanks so much Jason. Be well.

@@FraserValleyRoseFarm i also live in ct. spent most of the morning speaking 2 nurseries on the hunt for beetle gone & grub gone & it was like i was speaking a different language. with the exception of 1 garden nursery in plantsville ct. they shared with me the exact name of the supplier you have mentioned. nice guys ! they are sending me a 1lb. bag of beetlegone, can't wait to receive it.

Thanks Carmen. The cloudy mountains keep the yes up and away from the weeds

I can only advise patience. The bare-root harvest and storage process can leave some varieties very slow to resprout.

That's what I'm hearing from other commenters as well - that they can be a bit unpredictable

I think they like pole beans more than hydrangeas, but they will eat the hydrangeas if none of their favorites like roses and beans are available.

No, these products won't hurt anything except beetles

Hi Joe. I haven't tried Milky Spore - I heard both positive and negative about it, and it takes a few years to establish in the soil.

Thanks for clearing that up Wynona. I'd heard that they can have overlapping generations in some climates

@@FraserValleyRoseFarm Thank you. I have huge flower gardens with lots of roses and about 40 azaleas plus all the others. The beetles are a nightmare in my yard and seven dust is about the only thing I can use and I have to use it almost daily to have a bloom. I have put down granules by the huge bag. It does not seem to deter any insects in my gardens. I fight all summer to have a pretty garden. I live in a rural area and I love the countryside. Thanks and good luck with your garden.

Thanks Margitt. I heard mixed results about Milky Spores, but that's another one that they say will get better established in the natural soil over the years of application.

I treated my yard with nematodes in the previous two years and I have seen a significant reduction in the number of Japanese beetles in my yard this year. BTW, thank you for your great video.

Thanks Fern

My pleasure - and have a great season (despite the Japanese Beetles' best efforts to ruin it!)

Thanks for the input Debra. Always appreciated

Danielle at Northlawn Flower Farm youtube channel vacuums them as well! I'm going to give it a shot this year.

Yes, the same nematodes and BTg are effective on chafers

Glad to hear it!

My pleasure

Hi Carole. I've heard that it takes a fairly long season of warm soil for the milky spores to establish and become effective. The plus side is that once established, the protection seems to persist over many years.

Sounds difficult to manage with larger roses

My pleasure Yonok.