The Bug and the Rose

[BoboBird]

[birdstitcher]

That looks like a Japanese Beetle...they like the taste of roses. Alot! They decimated a rose bush and enjoyed the coral bells on our property.

Kerri

[BoboBird]

You should see them in huge clumps all over the bigger ones. Awesome though yucky sight hehe.

[JimmyM]

The Japanese Beetle is one of the most destructive insect pests I have come across in my garden - ever ! . The phermone traps specifically designed for control of the beetle do the job without harming beneficial insects.
Jim

[Howieh]

Edward Gardens is full of them; they really love the light colored hibiscus!

[BoboBird]

Rosetta too. But the crown goes to Edward.

The above pic was taken at Edward.

[birdstitcher]

They are nice looking bugs with that bronze color, yet so destructive. Granted not as awesome looking as all the dragon fly photos everyone has been posting!

I have read that the pheremone traps just attracts more beetles than was already present. Suggestions were good old soapy water, but, that can burn plants. And yes they are definitely destructive!

Kerri

[JimmyM]

Yes the phermones will attract more beetles, however, I have found that if the traps are placed in an area ( if possible) that is a distance away from the roses, grape vines and similar favourites, the bulk of them are caught away from these plants and far less damage is caused . It also helps if the neighbours get involved - 2 others close to me use the traps .
Jim

[birdstitcher]

Thanks for the information Jim!

Kerri