non-chemical control for japanese beetle?

topic posted Mon, August 6, 2007 - 6:03 PM by  offlineIlana
so a friend bought a nasty bottle of something for the japanese beetles on her lychee tree .. and I said there must be another way.. is there?
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Ilana
Hawaii
  • Re: non-chemical control for japanese beetle?

    Tue, August 7, 2007 - 12:56 PM
    generally,
    insect infestations occur on plants suffering from soil imbalances. First of all, test your soil. I trust A&L Labs. If an instant, topical solution is what you desire... and, your application is reasonably small... diatomacious earth will dissuade the beetles.

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