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It is that time of year again when the bugs are out and feasting on everything alive. The most common and annoying bug, besides mosquitoes, are the Japanese beetles. The pesky little creatures will eat pretty much any living plant in sight. If you are unfamiliar with the bug, walk down the street and one might fly right into your face. There are, however, a few solutions that can put a stop to your dying plants once and for all.
Japanese Beetle Larva
Milky spore is one of the better solutions to permanently eliminate the beetles. It is a white powder that brings disease to the Japanese beetles. Application of this product should be done when the beetles are burrowing in the ground or preparing to emerge. It is best to give the disease to the beetle when it is in grub form or laying eggs. This would be in either the spring or the fall. You should apply this product once a year for about 3 years. For more information visit: The Gardening Know How
Beetles eating rose petals.
Another solution to eliminate the beetles is to put hand soap or dish soap in a cup of water. You can put your concoction in a spray bottle and apply it to the affected areas, or you can scoop the beetles in yourself. Picking each beetle would not be difficult, seeing as they are slow movers, but it would be more time consuming. This solution is also environmentally friendly.
A Japanese Beetle up close
Neem oil is great for spraying on the affected plant. This works by entering into the male Japanese Beetle, and when he creates larva, they will die before they hatch. The oil is most effective when sprayed right before the beetle reaches the adult stage.
If you are ready to try something different, these alternatives to sod require less water, less fertilizer, and less effort to maintain.
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Thunderstorms can happen in any season, but June is usually the most active month. They can form in less than 30 minutes and last for hours. Typically, though, a thunderstorm lasts approximately 30 minutes and, on average, is roughly 15 miles wide.