Some insects, such as butterflies and other pollinators, get a warm welcome when theyvisit gardens.
These insects usually appear in May or June, snacking on vegetation into August.
However, someexperts and researcherssay these devices arent necessarily the best way to keep Japanese beetles at bay.
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In fact, a trap could even make your pest problem worse.
Studies show that Japanese beetle traps can lure these insects that are as far away as five miles.
The beetles are avid travelers that seek food sources and cover large distances to feed.
Once youve set out a trap, you may notice it will fill up quickly.
To help the trap remain effective, you’re gonna wanna empty it frequently.
Smith also offers the following homemade solution to spray on any beetles you see.
It will kill them without harming your plants.
you could prevent some infestations by addingbug-repelling plantsfor a harmless and attractive solution.
