japanese beetles love my hibiscus plant
Jun 6, 2023 10:32:07 #
and are eating big holes in its leaves!
what can i do to get rid of them...they are
in a huge pot on the deck.
what can i do to get rid of them...they are
in a huge pot on the deck.
Jun 6, 2023 10:41:32 #
Jun 6, 2023 10:43:52 #
Jun 6, 2023 10:46:58 #
angler wrote:
Excellent close up MT.
thank you very much, jim! i'm happy you like it!
Jun 6, 2023 10:49:06 #
kpmac wrote:
Sorry about the damage but it sure made for a nice image.
thank you ken...i agree...wish i could have gotten a bit closer but it is what it is.
i have 3 different kinds of hibicus in big pots on my deck, and the only one those
hungry beetles munch on is the one in the picture.
Jun 6, 2023 10:54:00 #
David Martin
Loc: Cary, NC
merrytexan wrote:
and are eating big holes in its leaves!
what can i do to get rid of them...they are
in a huge pot on the deck.
what can i do to get rid of them...they are
in a huge pot on the deck.
Three suggestions:
1. Brush off as many as you can into a bowl of soapy water; repeat as needed
2. Spray insecticidal soap directly onto the bugs; repeat as needed; note this may also kill beneficial insects such as ladybugs
3. Spray a neem oil solution weekly, then monthly, using a hand-spray bottle; make a mixture of 4 cups water, then add ½ tsp dish soap as an emulsifier (to make the oil "dissolve" into the water), then add 1 tsp neem oil slowly, ¼ tsp at a time, mixing thoroughly; spray onto leaves, stems and soil
Jun 6, 2023 11:35:08 #
David Martin wrote:
Three suggestions: br 1. Brush off as many as you ... (show quote)
Ok...thanks for the suggestions, David! I will get busy and try your suggestions!
Jun 6, 2023 12:37:33 #
merrytexan wrote:
and are eating big holes in its leaves!
what can i do to get rid of them...they are
in a huge pot on the deck.
what can i do to get rid of them...they are
in a huge pot on the deck.
Talk your neighbors into putting up Japanese beetle traps. Then, the JB's will go to their properties instead of yours.
Jun 6, 2023 12:48:52 #
Jun 6, 2023 17:17:12 #
DWU2 wrote:
Talk your neighbors into putting up Japanese beetle traps. Then, the JB's will go to their properties instead of yours.
Good idea, dwu2... but our houses in this neighborhood are way far apart.
Jun 6, 2023 17:19:01 #
UTMike wrote:
Excellent close work, MT!
Thank you mike! I appreciate your comment!
Jun 6, 2023 18:14:05 #
I've heard that small tactical nukes will take care of them! Just make sure to hold your breath for at least one and a half minutes after the split second of initiation, then you're good to go! I used to have Cherry Trees when I lived in Washington State. The little buggers were murder on them!
Beautiful photo BTW!
Beautiful photo BTW!
Jun 6, 2023 18:43:00 #
merrytexan wrote:
Thank you mike! I appreciate your comment!
I was kidding, sort of. If you put out JB traps, you'll attract 2 beetles for every 1 you kill.
Jun 6, 2023 22:16:50 #
Retired CPO wrote:
I've heard that small tactical nukes will take care of them! Just make sure to hold your breath for at least one and a half minutes after the split second of initiation, then you're good to go! I used to have Cherry Trees when I lived in Washington State. The little buggers were murder on them!
Beautiful photo BTW!
Beautiful photo BTW!
Lol...I'll try just about anything...except that.
thank you rcpo.Jun 6, 2023 22:21:42 #
DWU2 wrote:
I was kidding, sort of. If you put out JB traps, you'll attract 2 beetles for every 1 you kill.
I have enough of the little devils as it is...guess I will try the old soapy water method
Thank you dan.
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