Re: Japanese beetles

**b*@mchsi.com**

 I always found that Japanese beetles are not early risers. Neither am I, but I used to go out about 7:30 after an early-morning swim (yes, this was when I was back on Long Island) and gently shake them out of the roses (where they were still snoozing or having an early canoodle) into a zip lock plastic bag. Once I was done, I'd set the bag in the sun to let them steam. Don't set PETA on me - that's my only act of animal (but they're not technically animals) cruelty besides squishing snails and slugs. A bonus to having neighbors with chickens- they love the slimy critters.

Cheers,
Cathy

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Cathy Wilkinson Barash
The Blooming Gourmet
Author, photographer, editor, garden designer, coach
753 17th St. 
Des Moines, IA 50314
515-282-5172
bloominggourmet@mchsi.com 

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