How To Rid Japanese Beetles
You have the option to plant geranium in your garden or use a geranium spray to get rid of the Japanese beetles.
How to rid japanese beetles. These beetles feed on surrounding plants and lay eggs in the soil throughout the summer. Since Japanese beetles dont move quickly nor do they bite or pinch you can. One of the easiest methods to get rid of Japanese beetles is by hand.
Again this is a great short term solution to protect plants. Treat the soil in your lawn and garden with Bt Bacillus thuringiensis or milky spore. Then youll walk around your yard or garden and grab Japanese Beetles by the hand full.
Stage 1 Dormant Grub. The answer quite amazingly and effectively came in the form of an all natural Japanese beetle repellent spray made from Eastern Red Cedar soaked in water. Let the soil dry out and the grass go dormant during the summer.
These eggs eventually hatch into grubs and the cycle begins again. The recipe is simple to make and I have to say worked incredibly well in flushing the beetles instantly from the plants and then deterring them from coming back. Spray plants with an insecticide if you have a major infestation.
However they are toxic for Japanese beetles. Do not treat lindens with imidacloprid. It poisons their system and can lead to paralyzation or even the death of these beetles.
How to Treat Japanese Beetles Grubs. Its time consuming but it works especially if you are diligent. They are chewing up all the leaves.