Flowers and trees are at risk when these pesky leaf-loving pests are around. They can be troublesome in virtually every season, from early spring, all the way to late fall. Learn how to protect your trees, lawns, and gardens from Japanese Beetles!

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☙ What are the Signs of Japanese Beetle Infestation?

Most often, people know they have a Japanese beetle infestation on their hands when the swarms don’t seem to go away. Simply noticing them flying around your yard for more than a day is a sure sign that Japanese beetles are bound to attack your beautiful flora. Signs include foliage damage, such as skeletonized leaves, thinned canopies, thinning leaves, foliage loss, and more. These signs are a result of Japanese beetles chomping away at your plants. Sometimes, an entire tree can lose its leaves before the fall season arrives.

☙ How Do I Get Rid of Japanese Beetles in the Summer?

Japanese beetles love the smell of rotting fruit. For this reason, Japanese beetles are a common summertime problem for homes with fruit trees. A good way to combat this is by staying proactive with your ripening fruit. Once fruit is ripe enough, be sure to pick it, and if there are unhealthy fruits, remove them too. Preventing rotted fruit is a great method for preventing Japanese beetle infestations.

Another helpful method for getting rid of Japanese beetles in the summer is to use a soap and water solution. Place a bucket near your tree, and manually pick them off, one by one, and drop them in the sudsy water. There are also Japanese beetle bags and traps you can buy at your local gardening or home improvement store. These items are very affordable, but only somewhat effective.

☙ How Do I Get Rid of Them in the Spring and Fall?

The same method of fruit control for fruit trees is also important to do in the spring when fruits are beginning to blossom. Another route you can take is applying neem oil to your fruit trees in the late summer or early fall. Not only is this nontoxic to trees and wildlife, it effectively repels and kills Japanese beetles.

☙ I’ve Tried Everything and the Japanese Beetles Will Not Go Away. What Now?

If you have tried all the above methods of Japanese beetle removal and prevention, and you have not seen any improvement, you will need professional tree spraying service. An insecticide will kill and prevent future Japanese beetle infestations. Two treatments usually suffice, with one in early summer and one in late summer.

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