Was ist das? Gut oder schlecht für den Garten?
Von: mamamakesmillions
Was ist das? Gut oder schlecht für den Garten?
Von: mamamakesmillions
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japanese beetles. absolutely detrimental for plants
Yeah, it looks like a Japanese beetle. For prevention, consider using companion planting with repellent plants like garlic, catnip, and marigolds, or applying Milky Spore to the lawn. For direct control, insecticidal soap, neem oil, and Japanese beetle traps can be effective. Avoid squishing beetles as it can attract more.
Japanese beetles. Non-native. No redeeming qualities to my knowledge. Just don’t get the traps that lure them into bags. They really just seem to lure more beetles to your property, some of which end up in the bags.
I just squish them when I see them, and it seems like they gravitate toward a few sacrificial plants to keep them away from more valuable ones. I’ve found Evening Primrose works well, at least in Pennsylvania. Letting some mint go to flower also lures in Blue-winged wasps who lay their eggs in beetle larvae and kill them. They target June Bugs, but I’ve read them may also target other beetles’ grubs and break up the breeding cycle.