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Birds eat Japanses beetles?

18 years ago

Do most birds eat Japanses beetles?

I ask because I have no JBs on my roses (however, I do have mildew) or my other plants. We live on a tidal river and there is a wild black mulberry tree growing along the bank. Over the past few weeks the berries have begun ripening and our tree is always loaded w/birds. A connection?

Molie

Comments (5)

roseleaf
18 years ago
There were discussions on the Roses Forum recently about this. Yes, some species like starlings, orioles, sparrows, and other songbirds eat JB.

Within that setting, youÂve got the fringe benefit from the birds. I use birdbaths to draw them here. IÂm thinking to also get birdhouses for next year.
Shellemarie
18 years ago
Robins eat JBs as well.
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MapleLeafMama
18 years ago
Lee Valley Tools has a Japanese Beetle catcher in their catalogue and on their web site. It's the third picture from the left-top row.
Sandy

http://www.leevalley.com/garden/page.aspx?c=1&cat=2&p=51555
seamommy
18 years ago
My chickens thing JB's are candy. If I have some in a jar, and they can see the bugs, the chickens will follow me like puppies.
Cheryl
britania
18 years ago
Seamommy,

Tell you chickens to come on over to my place :- )

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