Managing Japanese Beetles

Hibiscus - A favorite of Japanese Beetles

As reported previously, Japanese beetle numbers are down significantly. What can you do with the few persistent beetles on your flowers? 

The commercial beetle traps contain pheromones or mating hormones that attract beetles to the trap. 

This trap will draw beetles from all over the neighborhood to your yard. Do not go that route.

I keep a plastic container with soap solution in my garage. When I see beetles on flowers, I knock them into the container and close it. The bugs are slow and sluggish thus easily caught.  I also use old lotion or perfume in the place of soap when making homemade beetle traps.