My chickens LOVE Japanese beetles- I trap them and dump them in a bucket of water daily, and they're gone within 3 minutes! Now I have very little damage from these pests. I was surprised that he didn't mention milky spore, which kills the grubs and reduces their population.
The JB's are eating away at my blackberry & rose bushes. My battle plan has included the following: washing them away with the water hose, tried using my shop vac, spraying peppermint on and around the blackberries. And finally just leavening them alone. Struck out each time! Then I found the trap. The traps are my best answer. The bags are filling up every 1-3 days. Saw the video, but when you suggested the non-use of the traps, I began to think about all of the other toxic chemicals we us in and around our gardens. Like Round-Up. I have read where at least 40% of the grains we harvest have round-up in it! So in my way of thinking,this is more environmentally friendly. Enjoy the comments. Good night.
I hung traps over my farm ponds. The bottom just 2 to 4 inches above the water with the bottom open. Very satisfying to watch the fish hovering below the trap. I also had a few traps to lure beetles away from grapes. Didn't work at all. However I froze the bag at night. Next day I dumped the bag on the gravel for the chickens. We have 20. A gallon of beetles is too many for 20 chickens! So now fish get em all.
Oh what a good idea! We threw a few into our pond and didn't see anything eat them,but maybe they just didn't know! We are trying this next year for sure!
Thank you, for confirming that the idea is good. I live about 2 yards from a large pond, and was thinking doing this. So 2 to 4inches works best, I was considering a ring resting on the waters surface, maybe with the trap floating. The pond I am near is large. do you think it would be better near the edge of the pond or near the center?
@@ronaldbatdorf6161 doesn't really matter the fish will find it but you will want at least 2 ft of depth below the trap. I would avoid the ring though. Beetles that don't get eaten will make their way to the ring, climb on, dry off & fly off. I use a T post at the edge of the water with a 4 ft arm to get the trap out over the water. Made the arm with a 2" piece of conduit large enough diameter to fit over the T post. Welded a 5/16" nut to it. Fabricated a T handle with a 5/16" bolt to secure it welded a 5/16" fence post to the pipe & bent a hook in the end. Hang the trap on the hook & zip tie in place. Then position the pipe over the T-post and slide it down then secure it with the T handle. I also welded a short post to an old tire and the arm held the trap far enough away that the beetles did not make it to safety. Anchored the tire in 8 feet of water.
Looks to me like the trap was effective at protecting the west side of the tree. I'd put the trap at about the same distance from the east side to protect it too.
I saw the damage to the tree where the trap hung. He pointed out the other trees weren't nearly as damaged. Proof that I want to use traps in my very large yard and carefully select where I place them to direct the beetles away from the plants i want to protect. Also this very wet spring, record breaking wet spring, perhaps is responsible for the very reduced beetle population this year? That would indicate drowning(killing) the grubs DOES make a difference if it effects wholesale areas doesn't it? I agree the beetles are a problem that need better solutions than chemicals. 7 kills bees! I was very surprised to hear they have been in the United States so long. It's an indication that the population is growing. Are these bugs adapting to more varied food sources?
Did he really say don’t do anything? Sorry I don’t think that will work. Milky spores in the grass help and are Bee safe. Traps away from the plants do help keep numbers down. Dust busters are fun or hand picking if you have the time.
I'm certainly no scientist. But I don't understand not strongly recommending the trap. As long as you keep them a reasonable distance from your plants. I have a trap that I hung on a stand, 3 feet off the ground, approx. 80 yards from my plants. I have been emptying it twice a day for 2 weeks. I know I have killed no less than 10,000 maybe a 100,000 beetles. Seems like a reasonable way to minimize the population. And yes it is very satisfying, looking into the galvanized tub of soapy water that I have placed underneath the trap. Seeing thousands of beetles no longer moving. I realize there are probably billions more beetles. But this strategy is awful effective.
If u live in a development with tiny yards your traps may well cause your neighbors plants to get demolished. I don't. We had 5 traps one year, killed thousands, and yes even more maybe than would have been in our yard without them, but the next season there were noticeably fewer. Maybe that wasn't the cause but if more people used them how could it hurt?
I figure every bug caught is one less to worry about...OH AND in case anyone reads this and wants an extra little pointer....I saw a video where a guy kept a big bowl or bucket under the traps with a little water in it (I am adding soap) BUT, he caught as many bugs i the bowl that were aiming for the trap and missed! Thats Double the Bug duty! Its worth the bit of time it will take to set up to see if it makes an impact. If you know something I dont that might help PLEASE let me know. :)
My grandpa had a 1/2 acre of raspberries in dubuque and he used to put this bag out there that these japanese beetles apparently couldnt help but flying into. In 1 day it would fill up easily. 500+ or more in 1 day easy. And that was everyday in the summer. I used to call em june beetles....
Well what DOES work then?! You e named everything that we shouldn’t use, besides the pesticide, “Seven”! Hope you give us more info before the end of the video! Lol (it’s almost at the end)
If a tree is defoiliated on a yearly basis but not killed what good is it? It isn't attractive, it doesn't provide much shade, it doesn't absorb much carbon dioxide or give off much oxygen, it still pulls water out of the soil. Basically we live with it, expose it and ourselves to lots of chemicals, or cut it down. Honestly I'm trying to keep bees alive and I vote for the traps in rural areas and large yards. I know gardeners who keep certain beetle loving plants just as feeders for beetles to encourage them away from more desirable plants. Perhaps they should locate traps in those plants so as to not only feed them but kill many in the process.
They love everything. Seriously, if you have no plants/trees they normally like, they will just eat whatever you have. It's all bullshit to say they like this and they like that. They may prefer this, but they will eat that too.
I must of watched over 100 videos on this topic and this is hands down the best one. The trap example is a clear cut answer that traps are not the answer. I back to 5000 acres of forest and I would have a gazzilion beetles swarming to my lot. Thank You for this video.
We should create them a menu of things for them; poison ivy, oak, kudzu, crabgrass, sticky weeds!, I am sure there are MANY more we would not miss if they consumed them. LOL and Mr Yuck sticker list for them of things to avoid. :)
Did I see Rose on lest preferred? OMG I did! UGH! They SWAMP my German fairy rose bush. I sprayed all my "yummy" trees and flowers, then bought traps (before seeing this but they are away from the trees beetles want), and I guess I should get the the other stuff for the ground, cant think of name atm...milky something... Lowes will know. So annoying...BUT on the bright side they do not bite like ants nor sting like the wasp, not even loud like the cicada bug....so counting my blessings. Great information though, thank you!
This pest has been in the USA for over 100 years. What is being done with science and technology to control these things? Anything at the university level?
Here is some research-based information that Iowa State University Extension and Outreach is using to combat Japanese beetles: www.extension.iastate.edu/article/yard-and-garden-controlling-and-preventing-issues-japanese-beetles
I had never seen them in Minnesota until last year. We were hoping our recent deep freeze would have killed them off. NOPE. Little bastards got into my green beans. Now they gotta die.
@@uknowvideos Did you even read that web page you linked to? It has no information other than what was said in this video which is basically "do nothing".
Al Chavez After 10 minutes and 39 seconds watching a video about Japanese beetles, I’m mad about the 15 seconds I wasted reading and responding to your really rude comment.
My chickens LOVE Japanese beetles- I trap them and dump them in a bucket of water daily, and they're gone within 3 minutes! Now I have very little damage from these pests. I was surprised that he didn't mention milky spore, which kills the grubs and reduces their population.
The JB's are eating away at my blackberry & rose bushes. My battle plan has included the following: washing them away with the water hose, tried using my shop vac, spraying peppermint on and around the blackberries. And finally just leavening them alone. Struck out each time!
Then I found the trap. The traps are my best answer. The bags are filling up every 1-3 days. Saw the video, but when you suggested the non-use of the traps, I began to think about all of the other toxic chemicals we us in and around our gardens. Like Round-Up. I have read where at least 40% of the grains we harvest have round-up in it! So in my way of thinking,this is more environmentally friendly. Enjoy the comments. Good night.
I hung traps over my farm ponds. The bottom just 2 to 4 inches above the water with the bottom open. Very satisfying to watch the fish hovering below the trap. I also had a few traps to lure beetles away from grapes. Didn't work at all. However I froze the bag at night. Next day I dumped the bag on the gravel for the chickens. We have 20. A gallon of beetles is too many for 20 chickens! So now fish get em all.
Oh what a good idea! We threw a few into our pond and didn't see anything eat them,but maybe they just didn't know! We are trying this next year for sure!
That's a kool idea!
Thank you, for confirming that the idea is good. I live about 2 yards from a large pond, and was thinking doing this. So 2 to 4inches works best, I was considering a ring resting on the waters surface, maybe with the trap floating. The pond I am near is large. do you think it would be better near the edge of the pond or near the center?
@@ronaldbatdorf6161 doesn't really matter the fish will find it but you will want at least 2 ft of depth below the trap. I would avoid the ring though. Beetles that don't get eaten will make their way to the ring, climb on, dry off & fly off. I use a T post at the edge of the water with a 4 ft arm to get the trap out over the water. Made the arm with a 2" piece of conduit large enough diameter to fit over the T post. Welded a 5/16" nut to it. Fabricated a T handle with a 5/16" bolt to secure it welded a 5/16" fence post to the pipe & bent a hook in the end. Hang the trap on the hook & zip tie in place. Then position the pipe over the T-post and slide it down then secure it with the T handle. I also welded a short post to an old tire and the arm held the trap far enough away that the beetles did not make it to safety. Anchored the tire in 8 feet of water.
Looks to me like the trap was effective at protecting the west side of the tree. I'd put the trap at about the same distance from the east side to protect it too.
So don't use traps. Don't bother trying to kill the grubs. Just let them grow uninhibited. That seems like a great way to stop these insects. Thanks.
I saw the damage to the tree where the trap hung. He pointed out the other trees weren't nearly as damaged. Proof that I want to use traps in my very large yard and carefully select where I place them to direct the beetles away from the plants i want to protect. Also this very wet spring, record breaking wet spring, perhaps is responsible for the very reduced beetle population this year? That would indicate drowning(killing) the grubs DOES make a difference if it effects wholesale areas doesn't it? I agree the beetles are a problem that need better solutions than chemicals. 7 kills bees! I was very surprised to hear they have been in the United States so long. It's an indication that the population is growing. Are these bugs adapting to more varied food sources?
If they gave a rats ass about the bees they wouldn't be rolling out 5G everywhere.
Did he really say don’t do anything? Sorry I don’t think that will work. Milky spores in the grass help and are Bee safe. Traps away from the plants do help keep numbers down. Dust busters are fun or hand picking if you have the time.
I'm certainly no scientist. But I don't understand not strongly recommending the trap. As long as you keep them a reasonable distance from your plants.
I have a trap that I hung on a stand, 3 feet off the ground, approx. 80 yards from my plants. I have been emptying it twice a day for 2 weeks. I know I have killed no less than 10,000 maybe a 100,000 beetles. Seems like a reasonable way to minimize the population.
And yes it is very satisfying, looking into the galvanized tub of soapy water that I have placed underneath the trap.
Seeing thousands of beetles no longer moving.
I realize there are probably billions more beetles. But this strategy is awful effective.
Has this worked for you, because I don't know what else to do.
If u live in a development with tiny yards your traps may well cause your neighbors plants to get demolished. I don't. We had 5 traps one year, killed thousands, and yes even more maybe than would have been in our yard without them, but the next season there were noticeably fewer. Maybe that wasn't the cause but if more people used them how could it hurt?
Excellent! Exactly what I was searching for. Placement information. Thank you!
I figure every bug caught is one less to worry about...OH AND in case anyone reads this and wants an extra little pointer....I saw a video where a guy kept a big bowl or bucket under the traps with a little water in it (I am adding soap) BUT, he caught as many bugs i the bowl that were aiming for the trap and missed! Thats Double the Bug duty! Its worth the bit of time it will take to set up to see if it makes an impact. If you know something I dont that might help PLEASE let me know. :)
I wish I knew what kind of trap you use. I'm going to start using traps. I don't know what else to do. They are eating everything in my yard.
the trap says to put it at least 30 feet away from anything you are trying to protect.
My grandpa had a 1/2 acre of raspberries in dubuque and he used to put this bag out there that these japanese beetles apparently couldnt help but flying into. In 1 day it would fill up easily. 500+ or more in 1 day easy. And that was everyday in the summer. I used to call em june beetles....
would have been nice to provide a couple of links to those lists.
Well what DOES work then?! You e named everything that we shouldn’t use, besides the pesticide, “Seven”!
Hope you give us more info before the end of the video! Lol (it’s almost at the end)
Milky spore is very effective in killing grubs, and trapping them and feeding them to chickens helps too.
Put the trap away from trees. No way would I hand pick these insects.
If a tree is defoiliated on a yearly basis but not killed what good is it? It isn't attractive, it doesn't provide much shade, it doesn't absorb much carbon dioxide or give off much oxygen, it still pulls water out of the soil. Basically we live with it, expose it and ourselves to lots of chemicals, or cut it down. Honestly I'm trying to keep bees alive and I vote for the traps in rural areas and large yards. I know gardeners who keep certain beetle loving plants just as feeders for beetles to encourage them away from more desirable plants. Perhaps they should locate traps in those plants so as to not only feed them but kill many in the process.
I wonder what the cancer rate is amongst golfers considering the amount of chemicals used all season long, year after year.
Sevin Dust twice in summer is what I'll try next year... thanks for the advice
He claims no harm is done to trees with no leaves. Fact is, these trees are in a weakened state now for disease.
said a lot of stuff without saying anything.
Said a lot of stuff, without doing anything! Hahahahahahahhahaha! LMFAO 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
This guy should be in politics. He can talk intelligently without saying anything.
what was the name of the systemic insecticide? @5 min
My Cherry 🍒 and apple 🍎 trees have been devastated by this damn beetle....🤬😤🤬
They love hassle nuts tree, rose hips, nettle, Cripple Myrtle, plum tree, evening primrose
They love everything. Seriously, if you have no plants/trees they normally like, they will just eat whatever you have. It's all bullshit to say they like this and they like that. They may prefer this, but they will eat that too.
They love grape vines.
WE’RE GONNA NEED A BIGGER TRAP!!
Thanks for the biggest laugh of the day!
They destroyed my Alpine current bushes. They eat my roses and clematis.
Japanese Beetles Advocate Reply: Leave Us Alone!
Does anyone else tie a sowing string to its leg and fly them like kites
Half of the plants listed are all used in immediate vicinity of my house or in my yard and garden. So now what?
Is sevin organic? Can it be used on fruit trees?
Not organic but can be used on fruit trees there is a harvesting timeline you have to follow.
Thanks. I saw dog bane. So fluorescent. Now I’ve got the Japanese beetles.
This is the first year I haven't seen any Japanese beatles. I'm wondering if the cold wet spring slowed them down ?
Iridescent, not fluorescent.
So the point is do nothing because nothing works except research 😆. Ok
Unless you want your grass all eaten up or your friendly neighborhood mole after the grubs tearing up your turf.
Hope it ain't like medical research...... bought and paid for.
I have a trap, I put the fungus dust in the yard
I must of watched over 100 videos on this topic and this is hands down the best one. The trap example is a clear cut answer that traps are not the answer. I back to 5000 acres of forest and I would have a gazzilion beetles swarming to my lot. Thank You for this video.
Thats because people are putting the traps in or near the tree . Kinda dum put the traps,
Away from the trees ! Called common sense 😁 🐣🐥🐤
I hope you’re eating those Beatles and not just throwing them away.
The Beatles are John, Paul, George and Ringo.
Dear Japanese Beetles, please eat, consume and destroy Cottonwood trees, Thank you. 👍
We should create them a menu of things for them; poison ivy, oak, kudzu, crabgrass, sticky weeds!, I am sure there are MANY more we would not miss if they consumed them. LOL and Mr Yuck sticker list for them of things to avoid. :)
Did I see Rose on lest preferred? OMG I did! UGH! They SWAMP my German fairy rose bush. I sprayed all my "yummy" trees and flowers, then bought traps (before seeing this but they are away from the trees beetles want), and I guess I should get the the other stuff for the ground, cant think of name atm...milky something... Lowes will know. So annoying...BUT on the bright side they do not bite like ants nor sting like the wasp, not even loud like the cicada bug....so counting my blessings. Great information though, thank you!
You can get insect netting and put it over your roses until the main infestation is over.
No, you saw rose on the “Most favored” (right column) of the list …
blah blah blah...lots of words but no help
Said a lot of stuff, without doing anything! Hahahahahahahhahaha! LMFAO 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
The only thing I want to do is to feed my turtles with high protein 😅 and beetles are a good option for that.
He is not much help for sure.
This pest has been in the USA for over 100 years. What is being done with science and technology to control these things? Anything at the university level?
Here is some research-based information that Iowa State University Extension and Outreach is using to combat Japanese beetles: www.extension.iastate.edu/article/yard-and-garden-controlling-and-preventing-issues-japanese-beetles
I had never seen them in Minnesota until last year. We were hoping our recent deep freeze would have killed them off. NOPE. Little bastards got into my green beans. Now they gotta die.
@@uknowvideos Did you even read that web page you linked to? It has no information other than what was said in this video which is basically "do nothing".
Japan is to the West of U.S,, so why more in Eastern U.S .? They are attacking my Walnut trees and Polebeans..Dont see them near my Chickens..
They arrived in a shipment of tulips in New Jersey in 1916.
Thank you for this video. It is so appreciated!
Very helpful~!
Very depressed with this presentation. Japanese beetles are winning 😠.
Hurry up old man you're taking forever
Al Chavez After 10 minutes and 39 seconds watching a video about Japanese beetles, I’m mad about the 15 seconds I wasted reading and responding to your really rude comment.
I'm a kid name Daniel so mind your own business
Yeah how many minutes ago did you stayed up night
You're not talking to me you're you're scared
@@alchavez892 - N!gga, go find some toys to play !!!