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Japanese Beetles

17 years ago

Hi

For the first time, I noticed Japanese beetles on my veggie plants. They are pretty much devastating the leaves.

Planted in a new location this year, never planted here before.

Should I just keep hand picking, or are there any organic controls I can use.

Pat

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JArnold
17 years ago
I hand pick. I dislike spraying so I hand pick.
steve_nj
17 years ago
For long-term control, use Milky Spore powder. I have very few JB.
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ellenr22 - NJ - Zone 6b/7a
17 years ago
It may be too late for this year, but next year try planting 4 O'clocks. I used to have a huge Japanese beetle problem, but since I have been planting 4 0'clocks- I never see them.

I can't remember - either the 4 oclocks repel them, or they attract them and they eat the the 4 oclocks leaves and die.
ellenr22 - NJ - Zone 6b/7a
17 years ago
I got curious so looked it up - the 4 o'clocks poison the beetles-
Here is a website with a lot of organic remedies for beetles.

Here is a link that might be useful: Japanese beetles

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