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Sun, Jun 28, 09 at 8:35
| 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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| I hand pick. I dislike spraying so I hand pick. |
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| For long-term control, use Milky Spore powder. I have very few JB. |
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| 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. |
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| 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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