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Japanese Beetle
The Japanese beetle is certainly one of those pests, which seem to create a great deal of problems for many people. Having said that, there are a great many solutions that you can employee in order to get rid of this Japanese beetle. The funny part is that this insect is not a great issue in Japan since it is destroyed by its natural enemies however here in America it has caused a great deal of destruction. It is known to be harmful to 200 species of plants, which also include rose bushes, grapes, hops, canna, and crape myrtles amongst many others.
The Japanese beetle also ends up destroying the following plants: beans, strawberries, tomatoes, peppers, grapes, hops, roses, cherries, plums, pears, peaches, raspberries, blackberries, corn, peas, blueberries just to name a few. There are a few things that can be done to get rid of the Japanese beetle or even to deter it. For instance, some of the repellants that are natural include things like catnip, chives, garlic, and tansy. Interestingly, the remains of dead beetles also seem to deter the Japanese beetle.
There are a few things you can do if you are dealing with a small set of beetles. For instance, you can get rid of these creatures by using a soap-water spray mixture, shaking a plant or getting rid of the fallen beetles. Remember that the USDA has developed this organic control agent and it is commercially obtainable in powder form for application on all types of lawn areas. There are of course a few other things that you can do as well in order to avoid getting destroyed by the Japanese beetle. Learn to keep your lawn in good shape and watered during the months of August and September. Another thing you can do is to spray one small application of nematode or microscopic roundworms mist. For less than five or so grubs per square foot, make sure that you apply the Bacillus popilliae bacteria. Yearly applications for up to three to four years will surely put together up levels high enough to organize more harsh infestations.
Finally it would be great for you to refer as much information as you possibly can online. Even being involved in discussion boards and blogs would ensure that you can in fact enjoy a great deal of knowledge in getting yourself and your plants sorted. That is not all, remember that the more knowledge you have, the better your chances are in saving your plants and ensuring that hundreds of dollars worth of effort is not lost. All in all, just ensure that common sense prevails especially when it comes to gearing up to sort out this problem in a cost effective manner.
