How Can I Kill Japanese Beetles?
- 1). Place milky spore powder on your lawn to kill grubs. Apply 1 tsp. every 4 feet and then water your lawn lightly to allow penetration of the powder into the soil. After infected grubs die, they release milky spores into the soil, providing long-term protection against beetle infestations.
- 2). Buy microscopic roundworms, called nematodes, to kill grubs. Nematodes search for grubs and inoculate them with a bacterium that eventually kills them. Mix nematodes with water, according to manufacturer instructions, and use a spray bottle or an insecticide sprayer to apply nematodes to your lawn.
- 3). Use insecticides on soil and plants to kill both grubs and adult Japanese beetles. Use plant-specific insecticide sprays or granules during the summer. Usage instructions vary depending on the type of grass, plant, tree or shrub. Follow manufacturer's instructions when using insecticide.
- 4). Pick adult beetles from leave and flowers. Plan to pick beetles in the late evening or early morning when they will be less active. Place the beetles in a solution of soapy water to kill them.
- 5). Buy traps to kill Japanese beetles. Place traps far from infested areas. Traps contain pheromones that attract the beetles. Placing them next to already infested areas may worsen the problem.
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