Most of these beetles are not where I can get off…well not into a container. That’s why I asked about the sprayer
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I’ve only seen a few this season so far. Last year they ate almost everything. Then out of nowhere I had hundreds of scolia dubia wasps show up. For the whole tail end of the summer they frequented my yard doing their mating flights. I’m pretty sure that’s why I have seen so few this year.
It has been a down year for the japanese beetles in my little spot in central nj. I do not know if the cause is weather-related or maybe there is some other factor. It is fortunate because after being hit by the cicadas the hazels have a lot fewer leaves to loose to the beetles.
I’ve had a few in the past, but this year hundreds if not thousands. A couple of traps were placed between the trees they were on and the things I really didn’t want them attacking. Beetle population dropped very quickly and traps filled up very quickly. Perhaps a coincidence, but I was pleased.
They’re around, but not doing enough damage to bother with.
We noticed that numbers were down, here, too. We thought it was because we got rid of soooo many, by hand, last year. Maybe not? Even so, they turn all the trees they like - to UGLY. And my scuppernong grapevines, too.
A low year here in upstate NY. Isn’t it weird how they like one variety over another? Then again, so do the deer.
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So far that’s true here in the Finger Lakes, too. I set up a lure a certain distance outside the orchard two weeks ago, and the bag is not a quarter full. I’ve only seen a handful inside the orchard.
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Has anyone tried surround mixed with Neem or spinosad as an effective organic deterrent/solution for Japanese beetles? Also, anyone mixed surround with diatomaceous earth in a sprayer? I’ve heard mixed results looking at previous posts. I am trying to get ready for their unfortunate arrival and determining the best method/product(s) to purchase.
Relatedly, what do folks do to protect grape vines?
There seems to be occasional confusion in this thread between fruit beetles and Japanese beetles.
I am mostly concerned with Japanese Beetles. They come in a few weeks every year and destroy everything in their path.
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They are likely hatching from the soil underneath the fruit trees they ravaged last year. You can help break the cycle by treating the soil under your trees with a larvicide Fall through Spring. NOP larvicides are available.
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That’s my plan. I missed applying it last year, which is why I am in this situation. Plus, I can only do so much to control given that my neighbors do nothing. So, I’m more so interested in spray applications (if anything is effective).
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@HunterHomestead
Somewhere on this site or maybe this thread (@clarkinks
?) there are details about “bottle” traps that are far more effective than sprays.
My only concern with the traps is that I heard anecdotes that it may draw more to your yard. The last two years I have used the traps and caught many bags full of them with good success. But, I wonder if I just draw the entire neighborhood JB population to my yard. Plus, when I did use them they still found the orchard.
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Unfortunately, they do not sell the catch part anymore.
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Also Oriental beetles are a problem in my area. Rescue has an attractant for traps that works for both Japanese and Oriental beetles.
Do you know how big it is? I think the green part come off, but yellow is one piece, so it will be interesting task to put it trough the bucket or trash can lid.
Also, I am still debating if the trap is way to go. I used pheromone trap once for cucumber beetles and that was BAD…
Found this:
Also here are few interesting suggestions
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