July 1st - First Japanese Beetle

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July 1st - First Japanese Beetle

Post by canadian-gardening » Wed Jul 01, 2026 3:26 pm

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Today I went to check the garden and I saw my first Japanese Beetle on the grape leaves.
Last year - they ate the grape leaves, plums, raspberries, white birch and roses.
So, tomorrow is open season on Japanese Beetles.
What do you use on Japanese Beetles?