japanese beetles - Exploring Holistic Alternatives2024-03-28T14:48:42Zhttp://xploringholisticalternatives.ning.com/forum/topics/japanese-beetles?commentId=2327957%3AComment%3A13716&xg_source=activity&feed=yes&xn_auth=noI have been knocking them int…tag:xploringholisticalternatives.ning.com,2009-06-20:2327957:Comment:137232009-06-20T20:43:53.755ZFranciehttp://xploringholisticalternatives.ning.com/profile/Francie
I have been knocking them into a bucket of soapy water twice a day, using a fly swatter. I also dab a blob of soap on their eggs when I see them. I like the idea of the sheets on the ground first - I think fewer will get away, and you can shake the plant and grab them up right away and dump them in the soapy water.<br />
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I just bought the bag of Milky Spore. The bag says apply 3 times a year. The guy at Renfrow's says you'll see a difference as early as a few months.<br />
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I think if I were really…
I have been knocking them into a bucket of soapy water twice a day, using a fly swatter. I also dab a blob of soap on their eggs when I see them. I like the idea of the sheets on the ground first - I think fewer will get away, and you can shake the plant and grab them up right away and dump them in the soapy water.<br />
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I just bought the bag of Milky Spore. The bag says apply 3 times a year. The guy at Renfrow's says you'll see a difference as early as a few months.<br />
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I think if I were really worried about the grubs around the roots because my plant was dying, I would try to dig up the ground around the roots and kill them by hand. I don't have that worry, because they are in my large vegetable garden, and they are not affecting my harvest at all.<br />
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In my experience, taking the time and trouble to grind up their little bodies to use as a spray is just not worth it. I don't think it works. Brooke, would you try this?
B…tag:xploringholisticalternatives.ning.com,2009-06-20:2327957:Comment:137162009-06-20T14:01:21.486ZSofia Thttp://xploringholisticalternatives.ning.com/profile/SofiaT
Brooke, would you try this?<br />
Bug Juice spray: If you can handle it this is supposed to work. Harvest about 1 cup of beetles, put them in an old blender and liquefy them. Thin this with enough water to make it pass through a sprayer. Spray it on any plants they victimize. NOTE: If you make this out of beetles infected with the milky spore disease you will actually infect more grubs with the disease. So...if you can handle it give it a try<br />
yuck, I couldn't ...<br />
If you try anything and have success…
Brooke, would you try this?<br />
Bug Juice spray: If you can handle it this is supposed to work. Harvest about 1 cup of beetles, put them in an old blender and liquefy them. Thin this with enough water to make it pass through a sprayer. Spray it on any plants they victimize. NOTE: If you make this out of beetles infected with the milky spore disease you will actually infect more grubs with the disease. So...if you can handle it give it a try<br />
yuck, I couldn't ...<br />
If you try anything and have success please let me know I have gotten this link. http…tag:xploringholisticalternatives.ning.com,2009-06-20:2327957:Comment:137132009-06-20T11:31:28.432ZBrooke Atkinsonhttp://xploringholisticalternatives.ning.com/profile/BrookeAtkinson
I have gotten this link. <a href="http://www.ghorganics.com/JapaneseBeetle.html">http://www.ghorganics.com/JapaneseBeetle.html</a>
I have gotten this link. <a href="http://www.ghorganics.com/JapaneseBeetle.html">http://www.ghorganics.com/JapaneseBeetle.html</a> my roses too. I went to the c…tag:xploringholisticalternatives.ning.com,2009-06-20:2327957:Comment:137102009-06-20T05:58:38.700ZSofia Thttp://xploringholisticalternatives.ning.com/profile/SofiaT
my roses too. I went to the closest nursery a week ago and they gave me something "the most safe", I don't even remember the name it's in the shedd. Next morning I started reading directions and got so scared I had to go back. Questions, phone calls they ended this was the safest solution. I haven't tried it and don't think I ever will. If anyone could recommend anything.. Brooke, please if you find anything let me know, my roses are dying.<br />
thanks
my roses too. I went to the closest nursery a week ago and they gave me something "the most safe", I don't even remember the name it's in the shedd. Next morning I started reading directions and got so scared I had to go back. Questions, phone calls they ended this was the safest solution. I haven't tried it and don't think I ever will. If anyone could recommend anything.. Brooke, please if you find anything let me know, my roses are dying.<br />
thanks