Re: japanese beetles and milky spore

**C* E* <C*@CatrionaTudorErler.com>**

Japanese beetles can fly something like half a mile (could be more - I forget the exact estimate), so you do need to cover the territory.  Years ago I coordinated with the neighbors on the cul-de-sac where we lived to get everyone to apply milky spore.  I negotiated a bulk wholesale price for the material and got all the neighbors on the street and in the houses behind to participate.  It made a difference.  

Catriona

On Jul 20, 2012, at 10:39 AM, loisdan@JUNO.COM wrote:

> Zip Code 07848 -- I didn't make a note of it, but I think the JBs started
> about three weeks ago. It has been very, very hot and dry here this year.
> Even though areas slightly to the north and south of us have gotten
> showers, we didn't. JBs seem to be spending most of their time "getting
> it on" in the rose blossoms. Not much damage to foliage. I've sprayed
> with an organic, mostly to no avail. My plan had been to put a trap in
> the woods away from the garden, hoping to attract them elsewhere, but I
> haven't gotten to it.
> 
> I have used milky spore, but it doesn't seem to do much -- probably
> because the neighbors have them, too and attract them with traps in
> adjacent yards.
> 
> Regards,
> Lois
> 
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> On Fri, 20 Jul 2012 08:59:17 -0400 (EDT) Hamptongar@aol.com writes:
>> Following up on this thread I'd really appreciate any list  members 
>> who 
>> have had Japanese Beetle issues this summer who could tell me where  
>> they are 
>> located, when they first spotted Japanese Beetles this year and when 
>> they 
>> seemed to disappear.  Your zip code would also be  helpful.
>> 
>> Also if you think this years beetle occurrence seemed to be  heavier 
>> or 
>> lighter than last year.
>> 
>> Thanks for your help.
>> 
>> Andrew
>> 
>> 
>> Andrew Messinger
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