RE: japanese beetles/asiatic garden beetles
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- Subject: RE: japanese beetles/asiatic garden beetles
- From: D*
- Date: Wed, 2 Aug 2000 13:35:43 -0500
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> (I do.) I haven't tried any insecticides targeting the adult beetles.
> Possibly neem or something else used on japanese beetles. I'm afraid I'm
> rather passive on insect retaliation and usually end up waiting out the
> onslaughts.
Asiatic garden beetles are attracted to night lights. If you leave a light on
with a kiddie pool of water under it, would they blunder and fall into the water
... and drown??? If so, add a little bit of dishsoap to the mix to break water
tension and help them go under.
Barb in Southern Indiana Zone 5/6 dorsett@blueriver.net
A root is a flower that disdains fame.
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