7 Tips for Japanese Beetle Prevention in Your Garden
Plant Japanese Beetle-Resistant Plants
Start by choosing plants that are less attractive to Japanese beetles. Some examples include marigolds, begonias, geraniums, and impatiens.
Diversify Your Garden
Japanese beetles are more likely to infest gardens with a single type of plant.
Handpick Beetles
Regularly inspect your plants for Japanese beetles and remove them by hand.
Use Neem Oil or Insecticidal Soap
Neem oil and insecticidal soap are effective natural remedies for Japanese beetles.
Apply Milky Spore Disease
Milky spore disease is a bacterium that can be applied to your lawn to control Japanese beetle larvae.
Install Beetle Traps
Japanese beetle traps can be effective at reducing the population in your garden.
Create Physical Barriers
Use row covers or netting to protect vulnerable plants during peak beetle season.
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