How to Control Japanese Beetle

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3 жыл бұрын

Japanese beetle is a spreading invasive species in North America. They do tremendous damage to some of their favorite host plants, including roses. In this video, I'll discuss how to monitor, discourage and control them in your garden using biological controls.
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@selfiopath1982 3 жыл бұрын

Every time I do a research into my garden issues, I end up finding the answer and the solution to the problem on this channel. Jason, thank you so much for sharing your expertise for free ))

@ignaciaforteza7731 3 жыл бұрын

Hello Jason; for sure so many of us are grateful for your extensive information. I keep all your videos not only because they are of great help should I have problems, but because they are all so interesting and I enjoyed them. As you know I just have a small garden which is more than plenty for me, and I adore my roses 🌹. Thank you 🌹🌺🌸

@philiparnold3948 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Jason. I will be ready this rose season. Very appreciated to get clear information.

@alliehartom5978 2 жыл бұрын

I just found these on one of my plants outside and lo and behold your channel pops up in my recommendations. Thank you so much!

@FraserValleyRoseFarm 2 жыл бұрын

Best of luck with them Allie!

@donp1088 Жыл бұрын

What an amazing job you’ve done in explaining and describing this pest and things we need to know to fight the fight for our garden! Thank you, so much…👍❣️

@missrose0077 3 жыл бұрын

The 4th of July I was at my best friend's house where she is just learning to become a gardener. She told me to come look at her rose bushes which were "filled with ladybugs." My first thought was, oh no she must have aphids but when I looked they were covered with Japanese beetles! As I'm trying to Google what would be safe to use on them she grabbed her spray bottle of water and peppermint essential oil and sprayed the plants. Not only did they disappear but several hours later they were still gone. Just a thought.

@FraserValleyRoseFarm 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Rose

@2Ryled 3 жыл бұрын

Great!

@Bullfrog0302 2 жыл бұрын

great

@daniellehaggard7401 2 жыл бұрын

Capful of Dr bronners peppermint in the evening.

@Sara-gl8ue Жыл бұрын

Thank you. I like this solution much better.

@nicicorps9683 3 жыл бұрын

Thank u sooo much for this. Last year we had a bad invasion and have been looking everywhere on the internet how to deal with the problem. Finally, after your video, Feel armed and ready to get 'em!!!!!

@LaMarAzura 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!!! new viewer. Very much to the point of subjects!!! Many other garden youtubers talk too much unessential to the subjects. I click off less than a minute viewing them. Thanks for the all educational points you put out. and I love your garden background too. looks so pristine!!

@FraserValleyRoseFarm 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks - if I can keep people looking up at the mountains, they won't notice the weeds!

@yeomjiwon 3 жыл бұрын

I saw damaged roses a few days ago. It is a good review. Thank you!

@peggyluna4670 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing so much of your knowledge with us. You explain everything so well and I appreciate you very much.💚👍🐝

@FraserValleyRoseFarm 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the encouragement Peggy

@cedarwriter26 3 жыл бұрын

This is great! This is more detailed in solutions than I've seen in rose books. I have a container garden of roses, geraniums, hydrangeas and more, so when they find me, they party.

@FraserValleyRoseFarm 3 жыл бұрын

Oh boy - I hope your damage hasn't been too severe!

@cedarwriter26 3 жыл бұрын

Not as bad as the rose sawfly maggots, surprisingly. Probably because of the short time frame and being slowed up by my plants being mostly up off the ground. But your video also brought up grass damage, and we have very spotty grass around here, which is something I hadn't thought of before.

@kathleenm.talkie9202 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the finite explanation of who the Japanese Beetle is and how they make their way onto our plants, and now armed with new information, we can redirect them. =)

@Lilylanauze 2 жыл бұрын

I’m so glad to have found this video. I have been battling Japanese beetles for two years on my roses. I now know what to do. 🙏🏽

@kathleenreynolds6492 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks. As always your information is clear and scientifically based. I used to have only once blooming heirloom roses that finish before JB season, but decided that they weren’t going to win and have added others during the past few years. They also LOVE cuphea and a few others. You have provided new tools in my armament. Kathleen, 5b

@FraserValleyRoseFarm 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Kathleen

@jadeduan6991 3 жыл бұрын

You are awesome!!! Without doubt, this is THE most comprehensive JB control guide. Very practical and timely, thanks a lot Jason😃

@FraserValleyRoseFarm 3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure Amy - thanks for watching

@trace9657 3 жыл бұрын

agreed

@dennistaft7868 3 жыл бұрын

Once again, Jason you come though with the info we need. I get these but not in huge numbers. I would like to keep it that way so I'm going to follow your advice.

@FraserValleyRoseFarm 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dennis

@xtina4968 3 жыл бұрын

Hi. From Minnesota. Yes Japanese beetles I have great amount of them in my back yard. Thank you for sharing your great knowledge

@bluesky7226 3 жыл бұрын

As always, incredibly succinct and helpful! Thank you!

@FraserValleyRoseFarm 3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure. Thanks for watching

@jenjens916 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you this was so informative because I see now the damage going on with my plants. My hibiscus plant is like a skeleton when I checked yesterday. I will be on it, now I know what's attacking my plants. Thank you again, first time finding this channel.

@aloras405 3 жыл бұрын

They are my biggest nemesis in my garden! They are so destructive. I’m so glad to find this video.

@Jennifer-qo4kz 3 жыл бұрын

So glad I came across your video It’s gonna be so helpful because I’m starting to see a lot of them and they are wreaking havoc on my zinnias 🤨 Thank you 👍🏻

@pikaboubou 3 жыл бұрын

This was actually really helpful, thank you so much ❤

@Junkinsally 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! Your videos are always so informative.

@alysonmel3681 3 жыл бұрын

I used milky spore on the lawn. Worked well abt 10 yrs. Yesterday saw them on my ferns. Will use your idea on my 'Oh So Easy' roses. Thanks!

@tarar6926 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. I think this explains both the brown patches in my lawn and the holes in my grape leaves! Thank you!

@karlarndt9348 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your fine presentation. Very helpful.

@mildredsteed7342 2 жыл бұрын

Very informative video. Very knowledgeable about the Japanese beetle and it’s lifecycle. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

@msmary126 3 жыл бұрын

I enjoy your channel so very much. We are in Maine and I have a few small rose gardens. Your videos have helped me cultivate beautiful gardens!

@traceye.6428 2 жыл бұрын

This info is so helpful, thank you kindly. I have been very disheartened, so good to know about these methods. Btw, I like the fact that you are wearing your frayed sleeve jacket. A true gardener in his working garb! 😁

@suzanne48 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Last year they ate my grape vine. First time I've had them. So I'm definitely getting what you recommend...

@JKent-up3jm 3 жыл бұрын

They ate my grape vines last year and did so within a day or so. Amazing how fast they stripped the leaves and then moved on to a small cherry tree. This year having a lot of luck with Bag a Bug trap but will also try the suggestions from this terrific video. Best of luck!!!

@user-of8dm7do1g Ай бұрын

Extremely helpful and informative. Thank you so much.

@merseyman1 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Will certainly give these items a try

@jeangough8053 3 жыл бұрын

Another useful video! Thank you Jason

@ElizabethM824 3 жыл бұрын

Great information! Thanks for all the tips.

@FraserValleyRoseFarm 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@blessedmommad7736 Жыл бұрын

Another excellent video Jason! We have thousands upon thousands of these beetles every year😢 they destroy our grapes/roses/plums/peaches every year!! We bought some pellets to distribute all over the ground to hopefully get a head up in the game.. I’ll also be purchasing this grub b gone💐

@jameslinzmeier368 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video. This is the FIRST year I have ever noticed these beetles, but they came in by the thousands and shredded my cherry tree, my roses, and my grapes. I learned early on to catch them and put them in water. (no video needed for me to figure this out) but how to reduce them without affexcting much else is VERY GOOD to know. Thanks again.

@user-zw3gf1di3s Жыл бұрын

Yes, it has been a tough season for JB (and other Scarab Beetle) infestations in NE, SE and MW. Denver Metro as well. fyi: Over years of use of beetleGONE! by Farmers/Growers (on crops ie berries, grapes, stone fruit, nuts, etc) they are finding that spraying at first sight of infestation reduces the population tremendously the rest of the season: not only is the product directly controlling the beetles but there is speculation that it may be disrupting the early beetles from depositing pheromones; thereby, lessening the attraction for more beetles to swarm in. As explained in the video, the primary use pattern of beetleGONE! is to protect your flowers, foliage, fruits & veggies from damage by adult beetles by spraying every 7-10 days during peak infestation of the beetles. It can be sprayed for highly effective organic control of adult beetles, weevils and borers without harming bees, butterflies nor ladybugs. It's certified for organic gardening and production. Simply mix in water and can be sprayed on edible garden plants, ornamental plants, trees or turf where JB (adults/grubs) feed. Product is also registered with a zero-day pre-havest interval; therefore, you can treat for beetles and harvest your food the same day. And there are no label restrictions for use around bees or flowering plants; therefore, beetleGONE! can be safely used while pollinators are active. This is the only non-chemical spray product on the market that performs at a high level like the leading chemicals (acelepryn, permethrin, imidacloprid, etc) but is safe for homeowners and pollinators alike. beetleGONE! tlc is a very versatile product: it can also be sprayed on your garden soil if you see grubs/grub damage or you can till/mix the dry product into garden or potting soil to control large and small grubs. It can also be used to control grubs in your lawn by mixing in water and spraying. Recommend spraying is at a rate of 3-4 ounces of product per Gallon per 1000 sf. Hope this helps!

@SusanSmith-de4lm 3 жыл бұрын

Very helpful. I've been picking off Japanese Beatles off my Virginia Creeper (VC) every day when they come out for about 3 yrs. I put a few drops of dishwasher soap in water in a small jar. I get about 20-40 daily. I tried liquid hand soap too, no they just swam around in that. I have a rose bush touching my VC but they absolutely prefer the VC. They also seem to like the location, hot. I finally bought spray for Japanese Beetles, after reading instructions, it says not to use on VC, whah! I will try the turf granules, other you mentioned when they go back into the ground. The battle goes on!

@jeffmartin693 3 жыл бұрын

VERY good info Thank YOU! I have them very bad here in the middle of neb.

@dm4859 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for that. We know that all that beetle trap stuff we didn't work for us and finally quit that mess. Tulle netting does protect as they can't get through it, but you have to figure out how to get your plants covered with it. Of course knocking them into buckets of water is fun, but who wants to stand there all day. Last summer I finally found the Neem oil that someone here purchased but we lost and never used. It seemed to do the trick, but this year I am going to treat the grubs and use your tips from this video with the BTg. Can't wait to see if it works!

@FraserValleyRoseFarm 3 жыл бұрын

Sounds like quite a struggle in your area!

@jqbuy Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the informative tips. Super helpful. Will start with the grub control method now. Really appreciate it!!🌹🌹🌹

@evelynjepson5955 3 жыл бұрын

we had a bit on trees...but thanks for the notes, I will be looking for it in the stores.

@annas.697 3 жыл бұрын

Great information! Thank you so much. JB shred my raspberries and sunflowers. I wanted to plant a climbing rose over an arbor but know I reconsider.

@debkincaid2891 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent information! Thanks

@GardenStory 3 жыл бұрын

The damage looks serious. Nice info!! Nice view!! 👍

@FraserValleyRoseFarm 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@janwhite6212 Жыл бұрын

WOW, that was so informative thank you so much!!

@russellong4714 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Sir for the information !!! 👍🏻

@robinrummel1359 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent info, TFS!

@MsArdieT 4 ай бұрын

Jason is a wonderful teacher! This is the first time I've learned something about those troublesome beetles. I think they are more attracted to roses with more fragrance but red roses they seem to avoid - at least in my garden. I will try the Bonide spray this year.

@julesdavis1845 2 жыл бұрын

Super helpful. Thank you.

@MrSwarner793 3 жыл бұрын

Great information, Thank you.

@evec.1933 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! Thank you.

@andreadaige7342 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the information.

@RIXRADvidz 3 жыл бұрын

even mylocal garden centers couldn't give this good quality advice. Thanks !!

@portersworld31 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! I surely needed this!

@boomchicaboomboom 3 жыл бұрын

Very good informative video👍

@hikernj 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent info!

@elliestell2696 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Jason that was very good

@yonokzeller5402 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the info!

@FraserValleyRoseFarm 3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure Yonok.

@brendah-c1740 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for this information. I now feel that I can tackle my Japanese beetle infestation with the proper controls.

@montygates8767 Жыл бұрын

Great information. Thank you

@tyhawl1 3 жыл бұрын

Great info! Thank you!! I’m dealing with Ten Beetle 8b. Ugh!

@paulinarodriguez7314 3 жыл бұрын

The most informative video ever

@VikiBN 3 жыл бұрын

They do a number on my yellow roses each and every year. Thank you for the advice.

@FraserValleyRoseFarm 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Viki

@sf0101 Жыл бұрын

❤ this video is much appreciated 😊

@BRWfilms 2 жыл бұрын

I noticed them on my okra today in GA on 4th of July thanks for the info!!

@hopeloomis7888 3 ай бұрын

I just noticed your video and I'd like to say thank you I didn't know how to take care of them but no I do

@michaelfrazer1807 3 жыл бұрын

Thank You for sharing.

@csawgle 3 жыл бұрын

Very informative thanks

@seniyeshepherd3050 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info!

@FraserValleyRoseFarm 3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure Seniye

@bettysha3154 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this information. I usually go into my garden around 6 am with a bowl of soap water and drown over 100 beetles. They love my roses and okra leaves.

@patriciahogg5763 Жыл бұрын

Good tips! Thanks!!

@marilyngoldman9407 3 жыл бұрын

This year was the 1st time I experienced those beetles and they ate my Easter Lily down to the stem and I used some dish washing liquid mixed with water. This mixture did an excellent job.

@irwu8860 2 жыл бұрын

How much dish washing liquid did you mixed with water please?

@marilyngoldman9407 2 жыл бұрын

@@irwu8860 I'm not sure. I have a new spray bottle for hair and I just put a couple of squirts and filled 1/2 bottle with water. Try 2 tablespoons, use cold water to keep from sudding

@randywatts6969 21 күн бұрын

I have a problem with lily beetles on my lilies. They look like smaller rectangular ladybeetles, with no black spots on them. I’ve never seen Japanese beetles on them.

@fernnewell6032 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent information

@FraserValleyRoseFarm 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Fern

@abtsamroobe9633 3 жыл бұрын

Great information thank you

@jennifergray6795 2 жыл бұрын

This is first year that I’ve had a bad batch of these beetles. They only like my fragrant white roses. I followed old advice at first with the bait bags, I feel it just brought more to my yard! My husband layes down grub-ex, I then took down the bag, sprinkled dameous earth around roses. Next morning pulled off about 30-40 beetles by hand, then last evening, I followed your advice and deflowered all the white roses. I only found one beetle on my roses this morning! And found two others on my fern, but that’s it! We’ve learned our lesson, definitely treating yard for grubs and I will just debud my white shrub roses from June/July. They don’t seem to bother my red non-fragrant landscape roses.

@blaiseducdaumont1280 2 жыл бұрын

Nothing much bothers Knockout landscape roses, the "plant and forget shrubs". But for Hybrid Tea roses you really have to spray every week to 10 days for fungus and insect pests. I use Bio- Advanced 3 in 1 spray.

@elainestevenson1886 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your knowledge

@FraserValleyRoseFarm 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Elaine

@curiouscat3384 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Most comprehensive explanation I've found. Going to fight those buggers preemptively this year! I made the mistake last year of using the pheromone bag traps and all that did was attract bazillions of them into the yard. They ate my flowers, pole beans, grapes..... I appreciate that you've done your research and not just reporting anecdotal evidence.

@shampoo7112 3 жыл бұрын

Those traps are the worst, we quickly learned and threw them out.

@thomaszaccone3960 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks a million. Will follow your advice. Have beenbusing a systemic rose drench bout would prefer biological controls.

@jenniewilliamsmural 3 жыл бұрын

Woweeeeeee! Jason, this is - of course - the best advice that I've gotten. Last year I was an unwilling slave to and one by one executioner of the dreaded iridescent beetle. I had just put up a question on a rose FB on this and got the usual replies- with one exception. A writer had vacuumed up the critters in one season and was not bothered again. I'll still probably put that into my armory - but- as usual - your mastery of the matter shines out like a beacon of righteous gardening. Your friend Jennie ( I realize that this is my other identity that I've used for my phone KZfaq - but still the same Jennie)

@FraserValleyRoseFarm 3 жыл бұрын

I'm definitely glad there's a new tool for the fight!

@robinhazeslip1800 3 жыл бұрын

So helpful! Thnk u!

@Goot253 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, thank you, thank you!

@FraserValleyRoseFarm 3 жыл бұрын

You're so welcome Suze

@janetpeters3060 3 жыл бұрын

I’m pretty sure this is what attacked my mature laurel/viburnum hedge last year. It was such a sight and basically still is, except new leaves are coming through green and shiny. I will be on my toes this year - thanks for the tips.

@dennistaft7868 3 жыл бұрын

I had this problem last year. Search Viburnum Leaf Beetle. Good luck.

@janetpeters3060 3 жыл бұрын

@@dennistaft7868 I ended up having to have it sprayed at the beginning of June this year.

@debweissler7808 3 жыл бұрын

Never had them until I planted a rose bush. Cut down the rose after collecting hundreds in a jug of soapy water. This year they have shown up in my lemon balm, albeit in much fewer numbers. Jug is ready!

@pi1810 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much.

@maggiemanzke7926 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this great info - those nasties are out on my roses!

@cologuy39 4 ай бұрын

Thank you! Last year was the first year I've EVER seen the Japanese Beetle here in Colorado and they were nasty! I was regular with Neem oil but will also add to the arsenal the GrubGone!

@robinorcutt6822 3 жыл бұрын

Great video Jason. Living in Vermont with sunny sandy soil, the battle will be starting soon with rose chafer. I see the BTG is supposed to be effective against them as well. After chafers come the J. Beetles so it’s usually a stressful summer as I do not use pesticides And in Vermont J.B. can linger almost til frost. I am cautiously optimistic about the BTG, I have ordered some (it is expensive) but so is vodka. LOL

@FraserValleyRoseFarm 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Robin. I think I'll use that line with my wife next time I'm buying an expensive plant

@coolwater55 3 жыл бұрын

👌😄

@nicholasbradley2636 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for making this video. It is going to save our grapes.

@FraserValleyRoseFarm Жыл бұрын

My pleasure

@carmenbailey1560 3 жыл бұрын

Personally I haven’t had a big issue with the Japanese beetles, hopefully it stays that way, but WOW the view behind you. Beautiful the mountains low clouds, all the very green landscape, beautiful scenery. Thanks for sharing your information and specially your vista. 👍❤️😊

@FraserValleyRoseFarm 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Carmen. The cloudy mountains keep the yes up and away from the weeds

@philimon73 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!!

@61mhall 3 жыл бұрын

Jason, you are my new hero!!!! Knowledgeable and great with organic solutions. As a MG in CT- if you don’t mind- I plan on sharing this with clients. Question- do you have a science based reference? I would like to cite that as well. Thank you so much for sharing. You are a gem!

@FraserValleyRoseFarm 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Marie. Here's a s presentation from one of the suppliers of BTg: greenearthagandturf.com/btg-grubgone-beetlegone-cnla-presentation.pdf

@61mhall 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Jason. Be well.

@bobbie1320 Жыл бұрын

@@FraserValleyRoseFarm i also live in ct. spent most of the morning speaking 2 nurseries on the hunt for beetle gone & grub gone & it was like i was speaking a different language. with the exception of 1 garden nursery in plantsville ct. they shared with me the exact name of the supplier you have mentioned. nice guys ! they are sending me a 1lb. bag of beetlegone, can't wait to receive it.

@mariannem3748 3 жыл бұрын

Very very helpful video🇨🇦

@c.d.9035 3 жыл бұрын

Interesting video. Japanese beetles infest my garden every year, and can be especially deadly to my bean plants and many others. But I've never yet seen them on hydrangeas or geraniums, which you mention. Their tastes seem to differ from place to place and from season to season. For example, the first time I got them was on evening primroses. But I have the same plant growing now, and the beetles snub it in favor of the nearby raspberry bushes.

@FraserValleyRoseFarm 3 жыл бұрын

That's what I'm hearing from other commenters as well - that they can be a bit unpredictable

@louannbruce6252 2 жыл бұрын

I think they like pole beans more than hydrangeas, but they will eat the hydrangeas if none of their favorites like roses and beans are available.

@debrabolduc9928 3 жыл бұрын

Great advice!! Got to get after those grubs. But if you're on the losing end of a battle with adults, hand picking is tedious. Put a little sand in the bottom of your shop vac, and give the plants a once over. Japanese beetles would attack my climbing hydrangea and pole beans. We'd vacuum twice a day, alternating between plants to let them settle back down. Would loose a few leaves, but very efficient collection method to limit damage and decimate the population.

@FraserValleyRoseFarm 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the input Debra. Always appreciated

@tarar6926 Жыл бұрын

Danielle at Northlawn Flower Farm youtube channel vacuums them as well! I'm going to give it a shot this year.

@ericaroberts3919 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you thank you thank you! 🙏

@anitabrock6858 Ай бұрын

I was out with my dogs around 2 am and saw the Japanese Beetles on the grass so quickly got my bug jar and collected them and this definitely cut back on my infestation this year.

@keviniverson5569 3 жыл бұрын

We have 1 geranium (house plant) that goes out for the summer. Beetles never seem to find it but infest our garden, cana's, and sunflowers anyway. Wish I could find a way to lure them over to our chicken yard; might be good pest control but we would not be able to spray them there.

@terinorton9462 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@nebrmom185 22 күн бұрын

Thank you! They wreak havoc on my raspberry bushes!

@gpvaneron1584 3 жыл бұрын

thanks much for the video. they absolutely decimate my hazelnut and apricot trees this time of year. trap hundreds a day. i've always wonder what they have in japan to keep them in balance.