How Do You Kill Japanese Beetles On Trees?
Japanese beetles arrived in America in 1916. No natural predators along with wide areas of well-maintained grass and forests gave these beetles what they needed to spread like wild fire. They are now a major pest in the United States and can turn prized plants into skeletons by the end of a summer. Control is not easy, but there are some proven methods such as shaking sluggish beetles into soapy water, killing grubs (baby beetles) which live under the grass, using baited traps and spraying pesticide. All of these, when done properly, can help you to rid your favorite trees and plants of these resilient pests. Fill a 5-gallon bucket with warm soapy water. Venture out into the garden during the early morning hours. Shake small trees and plants heavily affected by beetles such as Japanese maples, chestnut, birch and rose bushes. The beetles should be sluggish in the mornings and drop right off. Catch the beetles in the bucket and pick the others off the ground. A heavily infested bush may
