Comments on: A slug and a Japanese Beetle walk into a bar… and then they die.

By: Amy

Amy — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 05:10:30 +0000

I like the way you think. We have an overgrown ornamental grass out front that won’t die. I’ve been trying to set fire to it for years, but my husband won’t let me. Kill joy.

By: Valhalla

Valhalla — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 20:34:45 +0000

FIRE! It always kills stuff… that or chlorine.

Then you kill beatles and get to commit arson at the same time! Go pyros!

By: fv

fv — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 00:15:10 +0000

SEVEN DOES IT

By: Nancy

Nancy — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 18:52:51 +0000

Try these tips for eliminating them from your garden.

Heinz Apple Cider Vinegar Place a bucket filled with equal parts Heinz Apple Cider Vinegar and water under plants infested with Japanese beetles, and knock the insects into the acid solution. The vinegar kills the pests.

Johnson’s Baby Oil and McCormick Garlic Powder Mix one bottle of Johnson’s Baby Oil with two tablespoons McCormick Garlic Powder in a trigger-spray bottle. Shake well, and spray the bases of fruit trees, rose bushes, and berry bushes to prevent Japanese beetles from attacking.

McCormick Garlic Powder and Ivory Dishwashing Liquid Mix three tablespoons McCormick Garlic Powder, 1/2 teaspoon Ivory Dishwashing Liquid, and one quart water in a blender to create a concentrate. Pour two ounces of the concentrate into a 16-ounce trigger-spray bottle, fill the rest of the bottle with water, shake well, and spray rose bushes, fruit trees, and berry bushes to repel Japanese beetles.

Tabasco Pepper Sauce, Ground (Cayenne) Red Pepper, and Ivory Dishwashing Liquid To repel Japanese beetles from roses and grapevines, mix two tablespoons Tabasco Pepper Sauce, two tablespoons McCormick Ground Red Pepper, three drops Ivory Dishwashing Liquid, and two cups water in a 16-ounce trigger-spray bottle. Spray the soil with the solution wherever Japanese beetles are giving you trouble.

By: Nancy

Nancy — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 18:52:05 +0000

I have heard the best way to keep these away is to raise chickens in your yard! Like I need another excuse to go get some chickens! I am sure Steve and TC would LOVE IT!

By: DefendUSA

DefendUSA — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 18:39:57 +0000

Er, um….I’ve got lots of wiffle ball bats!
And, I share.

By: mommy

mommy — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 11:11:39 +0000

I use “SEVEN” dust, I have had good luck with it for years.
Works great for other infestation too.

By: Amy

Amy — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 11:06:17 +0000

mmmmm… strange cookies.

By: Kelly

Kelly — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 10:45:39 +0000

Hobos with beetle beards? Excellent….
You’re one strange cookie sometimes Amy!

By: Rach

Rach — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 02:50:33 +0000

Hi Amy! I love your blog Beetles and slugs…that doesn’t sound like fun. I’d probably lock myself inside with a can of bug spray. This: http://www.gardensalive.com/product.asp?pn=8659 is supposed to “repel” the beetles though, I don’t know if it works but it seems a lot less messy than a bag full of dead beetles…or live beetles…