How Do You Keep Japanese Beetles Away Without Harming The Flowers?
Japanese beetles were first found in the state of New Jersey in the early 1900s. Believed to have traveled to the United States via a shipment of flower bulbs from Japan, these beetles can and do destroy flowers, trees and turf grass. Get rid of the Japanese beetles (Popillia japonica) in your garden without harming your beautiful flowers. You do not need poisonous chemicals to keep these pesky garden pests from defoliating your favorite plants. Organic methods include manual removal, cultural control and a curtailed irrigation schedule. Japanese beetles are attracted to areas where there are other Japanese beetles. Manual removal of Japanese beetles when they first arrive offers an effective and economical way to keep Japanese beetles away without harming the flowers. When the adult beetles are first seen in your garden “seek and destroy.” Arm yourself with a container of soapy water. Cover the bottom of the container with liquid soap or dishwashing liquid and fill with hot water from
