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What is the best way to get rid of Japanese beetles? Longmont area
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How to get rid of Japanese beetles #879314
Asked July 29, 2024, 5:34 PM EDT
What is the best way to get rid of Japanese beetles? Longmont area
Boulder County Colorado
Expert Response
Hello,
Japanese beetles are a real challenge this time of year! The best management practice is to go out to impacted plants early in the morning and late in the evening and knock the beetles into a container of soapy water. They are slow moving at these times of the day so they're easier to knock off. Note: traps are not an effective method of management in areas such as the front range where Japanese beetles are well established.
Here is a resource giving more information about japanese beetle management: https://extension.colostate.edu/topic-areas/insects/japanese-beetle-5-601/
Please let us know if you have any other questions!
Best wishes,
The Boulder County Extension Master Gardeners
Japanese beetles are a real challenge this time of year! The best management practice is to go out to impacted plants early in the morning and late in the evening and knock the beetles into a container of soapy water. They are slow moving at these times of the day so they're easier to knock off. Note: traps are not an effective method of management in areas such as the front range where Japanese beetles are well established.
Here is a resource giving more information about japanese beetle management: https://extension.colostate.edu/topic-areas/insects/japanese-beetle-5-601/
Please let us know if you have any other questions!
Best wishes,
The Boulder County Extension Master Gardeners
