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I feel like an idiot. I know what a June bug is, having grown up with them. I had no idea that the "Japanese beetles" That people were hanging out the green bags for were June Bugs. I thought they were some exotic bug that was unique to this area. Doh!
The best treatment for these is to apply Milky Spore powder in your yard. It will prevent the grubs from growing in your lawn, and without grubs to feed on your yard will not have a japanese beetle problem. You can get the stuff at hardware/home stores. It takes a few years to cover your entire lawn, but I'm telling you this stuff works.
Sevin is about the worst chemical you can be using. Not only is it harmful to humans, it also kills honeybees which are responsible for the pollination of new plants and our food.
Milky spore is a nice, organic, friendly way to deal with the problem. No it's no the "easy" way to get rid of them but will provide a much more lasting and environmentally friendly way to stopping this pest over time.
We used Milky Spore and last year noticed a definite decrease in the amount of beetles in our yard. I went ahead and also treated into my neighbors' yards about 8 feet as well. I haven't seen one yet this year (knock on wood).
The best treatment for these is to apply Milky Spore powder in your yard. It will prevent the grubs from growing in your lawn, and without grubs to feed on your yard will not have a japanese beetle problem. You can get the stuff at hardware/home stores. It takes a few years to cover your entire lawn, but I'm telling you this stuff works.
Also it can be ordered online.
I did see it for sale for the first time at Lowes the other day though. Good to see the big box stores are responding.
Also just a hunch, but I bet the Atlantic Ave nursery center carries it, they have quite a bit of organic stuff.
Just spread it on your lawn over the course of the year or two a few times...done. No harmful chemicals needed!! Also it will take care of grub problems and prevent them from eating your lawn roots.
When all else fails, I go out early in the morning while they're still sluggish, pick 'em off the bushes and plunge them into a jar of mineral spirits. They don't last long.
Milky Spore is great for sure, but it takes several years to become effective. It also does not keep my neighbors pests from infiltrating my garden. Unless you get the whole community to treat it is an uphill battle. It will still help, but not 100% effective.
Thanks for the heads up on the honeybees I will be more conscientious about using it; certainly not the entire yard or all of my garden and NEVER on anything edible.
Milky Spore is great for sure, but it takes several years to become effective. It also does not keep my neighbors pests from infiltrating my garden. Unless you get the whole community to treat it is an uphill battle. It will still help, but not 100% effective.
But maybe worth a shot?
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We used Milky Spore and last year noticed a definite decrease in the amount of beetles in our yard. I went ahead and also treated into my neighbors' yards about 8 feet as well. I haven't seen one yet this year (knock on wood).
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I will be more conscientious about using it; certainly not the entire yard or all of my garden and NEVER on anything edible.
