🌸 How to Get Rid of Japanese Beetles ~ Milky Spore Application 🌸

[@asyatorovina2664]

I want to share my experience and add. I have been using these microorganisms for 5 years now. I started ordering them back at the time when they appeared and were sold directly from refrigerators. I use different brands. All work without exception. I introduce microorganisms 2 times a year (late April - May, September-October in CT). I use a jug where I dissolve microorganisms and spray with a garden hose (having bought a special inexpensive jug once, I still use it). The advantage of this method is the ease of application without repetitive actions (spraying and then watering). And most importantly, you need to make microorganisms not only on the lawn, but also on the flower beds. And even where you have fabric, and mulch on top. If I filmed the enormous difference that I received after a year of use in the garden, it would certainly be clear. Of course, nature is so arranged that such an invasive insect will not completely disappear from the garden, but it will help a lot!

[@amysgardenstead2879]

I was wondering about putting it in the flower and veg beds.

[@lindylou3519]

So do you use Milky Spore in liquid form & would you share the brands? I would rather use liquid. Thank you

[@AJsGreenThumbLLC]

I'll research the liquid application, but can you please recommend some brands? Thanks for the suggestion.

[@asyatorovina2664]

@@lindylou3519 I used only the powder form, which I diluted in not cold water and sprayed through a sprayer and a connected garden hose.

[@lindylou3519]

@@asyatorovina2664 this is awesome. That’s what I’ll do. Thank you!

[@bernadette1510]

I am so thankful for this video. I have discovered milky spore about 10 years ago. I have applied it on the lawn only twice that particular year. Since, I have had maybe 5-10 Japanese beetles each year. This product is just amazing!!! Prior to that my garden was infected with beetles. Roses, cannas and many shrubs and flowers were absolutely decimated by them. I live in zone 5.

[@jjjohnston545]

It reminds me to add mine this weekend. I like seeing your long shot view of the garden when you were using the spreader. Your space is beautiful

[@louannbruce6252]

I used that product for two years and saw success the first year, but the success didn’t last. My Olivia Austen rose was almost decimated last year, and my Quercifolia were damaged as well. I also have voles that I suppose are helping me with the beetle problem, but they need to step up their efforts. This year I’m trying something new: insect netting. It’s not pretty, but I will say that my Olivia Austen looks smashing beneath the net while my Zephrine Drouhin has been a tasty snack for other insects. The Japanese Beetles aren’t out yet, but I expect them to be thwarted as well. I guess we’ll see.

[@stacylesniewski107]

Hi Yuliya, I also only applied last fall and this spring and I absolutely noticed a decrease in Japanese beetles. I originally intended it to deter moles and it has worked for that as well. I'll be applying the fall treatment this weekend. Thanks for the reminder! I do find it a little difficult to push around the spreader with the granules so I've organized a helper this year.

[@pocketsofmayhem]

I first used milky spore on the lawn areas 12 years ago and I did reapply 3 years ago. In the last 7-9 years I can say I have found less than a couple dozen Japanese beetles on my dahlias, hibiscus, and cannas each year. (It also may have helped that I have a neighbor a few doors down that uses the pheromone traps 🤔😉). IMO Milky spore has been a big win 🙌 for me.

[@artbyrobot1]

I think it is a great public service to put pheromone traps in the woods all over the place within a 1 mile radius of your home in all directions you can find woods

[@bellarosa009]

Thank you SO MUCH for posting this video!! They absolutely lOVE my roses!! Ugh!!

[@lindylou3519]

Yes & they ate up the leaves on a new tree I planted.

[@Edu_Kate]

They seem to have discriminatory tastes. My David Austin roses and apple tree were their focus, but my 'Therese Bugnet' shrub roses were untouched, the drought was their biggest enemy.

[@RC-Flight]

Was that a broadcast spreader or a drop spreader?

[@Liberty4All50]

There's other microbial (bacteria-based) products on the market that have very strong track records of turf grub and adult beetle control. As with Milky Spore, these two products are formulated as both sprayable and spreadable products. Also like Milky Spore, these products are classified as: 1). “Non-chemical” or more correctly “Biologicals” because they are based on molecules found in biology rather than produced through traditional chemistry in the lab 2). a subset of Biologicals known as “Microbials” because they are based on bacteria, 3). also “Natural” or “Non-Genetic Engineered” or “non-Genetically Modified Organism” since the bacterial genetics has not been altered via biotechnological tools, and 4). “Organic” or “OMRI-certified” since the product active ingredient and formulation ingredients pass the review by OMRI of their standards. Unlike Milky Spore, these products are also categorized as “For Organic Production” since they have passed (possessing no toxicity) a rigorous review by the EPA of all required toxicology studies vs mammal, fish, birds, water invertebrates (aquatic wildlife low-end food chain), non-target insects (ie beneficials such as bees, butterflies, beneficial wasps, etc) and also rigorous review of formulation ingredient for safety/organic compliance also conducted by the EPA. NOW for the major improvements over Milky Spore: 1). These products control all types of species of turf grubs not just Japanese Beetle grubs: ie Asiatic Garden Beetle, European Chafer, Rose Chafer, May or June Beetle, Northern Masked Chafer, Southern Masked Chafer, Black Turfgrass Ataenius, Green June Beetle, Oriental Beetle and Cock Chafer. Each region of the US has a mixture of at least 3 of the above scarab species except for the Rocky Mountains which is primarily only Japanese Beetle (JB). Milky Spore does not control any of these other species. While it is true that JB is a major and most notable foliar feeder that devastates 300+ edible and ornamental plants in the US and Canada, many of the other species are now spreading rapidly and cause high levels of damage as well ie Rose Chafer. Milky Spore will not help you cut down the number of these other types/species of grubs and beetles. 2). Milky Spore also only works at some level against the larva (grub) part of the life cycle. It does not have any effect on the devastating adult beetles which will not only destroy a garden/crop but then lay eggs which will hatch out in late summer to repopulate your lawn and garden. The 2 products that are a vast improvement over Milky Spore, that compete head-to-head with the performance of the leading chemical products (ie Bayer Advanced - imidacloprid and Scotts GrubEx - acelepryn) and are used with high success by Professional Landscapers, Lawn Care Operators, Arborists and Farmers/Growers across the US and Canada are: grubGONE! and beetleGONE! Both are now available for Homeowners and Garden Enthusiasts. grubGONE! is for organic lawn care. Easy to apply granule. Highly effective in controlling all types of scarab beetle grubs (such as Chafers, Japanese Beetle), billbugs and bluegrass weevils in lawns without harming homeowners, pets, pollinators, earthworms, birds and does not contaminate water. It's the only Non-Chemical that Effectively Controls Turf Grubs, Spring through Fall: not only effective against newly-hatched 1st instar grubs but also larger and hardier 2nd and 3rds. beetleGONE! is a spray for highly effective organic control of adult beetles, weevils and borers without harming bees, butterflies and ladybugs. For organic gardening and production. Mix in water and spray on edible garden plants, ornamental plants, trees or turf. Product can also be mixed into or sprayed on potting or garden soil to control beetle grubs. With a zero-day preharvest interval you can treat for beetles and harvest your food the same day. And there are no label restrictions for use around bees or flowering plants; therefore, beetleGONE! can be safely used while pollinators are active. btw - these products also contain high numbers (counts) of microbial spores that Milky Spore users/customers/advocates like....grubGONE! and beetleGONE! possess all the upsides of Milky Spore and much, much more......

[@voice2skull.]

Why?

[@StringofPearls55]

Excellent. Thank you.

[@KarenRandall-p4f]

I used milky spore quite a few years ago (1 time! maybe I didn't read the instructions correctly?). I did a thorough application and it made a huge improvement year by year--I can't remember if I noticed a big difference in one year, but I wouldn't be surprised. At the time, they had tested its efficacy for the length of 10 years, and since the problem went away I sort of quit thinking about it. This year, and it has been more than 10 years, while planting a new bed, I found way too many grubs, plus dry grass that pulled up with no resistance. I'll treat again when it cools down a little (heat dome here). Great product, no idea what brand I used. And GREAT VIDEO, you will have helped so many people!

[@ydoyougarden]

Sounds great!

[@galeising]

What setting for a rotary spreader?

[@jc5225]

what setting did you use on your drop spreader? 2, 3, or 3-1/2?

[@voice2skull.]

😂😂😂 those "settings" work for shit. Round it off!

[@RevAcres01]

Great video thank you. Live in MN 4b on 5 acres not much activity but, we do treat once a year at the source for grubs. Noticed this year was the worst.

[@annenorthup348]

What about beneficial nematodes. I sprayed my 1 acre yard/garden twice last fall and saw very few Japanese beetles (also reduced many other pests). Could I continue doing that for two years at the same time as spreading milky spore until milky spore works in two years?

[@rhondaellerbe3463]

Beautiful yard!

[@amysgardenstead2879]

Do you put it in your flower beds? Wouldn’t there be more eggs where the beetles feed? They were so bad this year I will treat my lawn anyhow but was wondering about the veg table and flower gardens around the roses and zinnias etc.

[@GardeningSpirit]

hi! Well, I don't know if we have japanese beetles, I know we have grubs. Would that mean that we DO have the beetles then? Also we put down a grub killer granules in the Spring, But now I'm confused... you said they actively are feeding in the Fall. Should we reapply grub killer now then? Also, I just overseeded our lawn, so should we wait? OH so much to learn! Great video!!

[@AnaAndreaXoxo]

Hello friend! The beetles are out in full force right now. They are so devastating. We moved from the desert in NV to Tennessee so still learning here in this new environment. Do you happen to know if milky spore will harm the lighting bug larvae? We love them ❤

[@Liberty4All50]

grubGONE! and beetleGONE! products are much better choices for controlling Scarab Beetle grubs and adults ie Japanese Beetle and all other types of Scarab Beetles that are devastating your lawns and plants. And like Milky Spore, these products will not target Fireflies (Family: Lampirydae): en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Firefly . grubGONE! and beetleGONE! are much better products because: 1). they perform at much higher level than Milky Spore (in fact same levels as leading chemical products or better ie GrubEx) against Japanese Beetle grubs, 2). control other types of Scarab grubs that infest TN ie Green June Bug, Chafers, etc which Milky Spore does not control at all, 3). perform at high level against adult Scarab Beetles which Milky Spore does not control at all, 4). works in the same season as first application (Milky Spore markets that it works in season 2 or 3 = after 4 to 6 applications, 5). contains natural proteins which kill Scarab Beetles which Milky Spore does not contain, and 6). contains 1000x higher spore count than Milky Spore Products (which Milky Spore states is the insect control). Six reasons why grubGONE! and beetleGONE! are superior products. Hope this helps!

[@ame4hi304]

thx for sharing, what abt rain ? wouldnt it wash it off?

[@juliegress5256]

Beautiful gardens!!

[@shiannalee9936]

Could milky spores be applied to flowerbeds as well? As I was planting my fall garden I noticed I had many grubs hanging out.

[@voice2skull.]

Course. Anywhere.

[@voice2skull.]

I'm in Maskachoosetts...second year of applying. So far so good.

[@ydoyougarden]

Excellent!

[@voice2skull.]

@@ydoyougarden i have been procrastinating for weeks. Finally got to it yesterday . 😂 We have perfect weather here currently , 60-70's! Layed down some Milky Spore & some kelp 4 less fertilizer too. 🤸

[@VeraPPrlta1]

What number did you use on the spreader?

[@flowerpixel]

Great video. I don't have the energy to constantly pick them off as a adults

[@IntrovertedAF21]

Thank you so much for posting this!!! I just ordered mine!!

[@itsmewende]

Learned plenty.! This yr was the absolute worse I've ever had with Japanese beetles, plus they seemed to be here twice as long, if not longer . Actually in the last 3 weeks I'm still seeing one occasionally tucked away in a rose.

[@winkification]

So much great info! Question - does it only kill japanese beetle grub or will it kill others? I'm concerned about killing the lightning bug / firefly grubs living in my yard.

[@Bamboo4U2]

Good question.

[@ydoyougarden]

It is specific to Japanese beetles. But I swear I have fewer Asian lily beetles after applying it too!

[@winkification]

@@ydoyougarden that is great news, thank you for replying!

[@linc3336]

You know so much about garden! Amazing! I have question, maybe you can make a video about how to repel garden snakes? I prefer not having any such creatures in my garden, and I tried many thing that internet advices :), so far, nothing really works. Thank you

[@qh4007]

Thanks very informative

[@willaerley7140]

Good info! I use the smoosh method while 🤬 for beetles and aphids. I don’t get too many though.

[@cecilleflowerfarm]

I did put milky spore 2 season ago and it was good I didn’t have a lot of Japanese beetle this season.

[@kbechtel33]

Great information 👍

[@dawnwills4800]

Thank you for sharing! I really enjoy your channel! Does milky spore have an effect on other worms or insects?

[@ydoyougarden]

No harm to beneficial insects or earthworms. Kills only the bad guys! 😁😁😁

[@kathrynmettelka7216]

Have not had this problem, but now I am prepared.

[@erikacampbell267]

Is there another hacky method to spead the granuals without a spreader?

[@LalitNarayanMishra]

Thanks for the details. Do you if Milky Spores will help reducing Ciccada Killer Wasps?

[@ydoyougarden]

Not in my experience, no 😊

[@LifeHomeandGardenwithAnaRica]

I have to try this in my garden, Japanese beetles are just bringing so much damage to my small garden and its annoying. thanks for sharing

[@MikeGiovinazzo]

very informative

[@colinm.4052]

Does the milky spore affect any grubs of native insects?

[@lauravang6556]

Is that a seed spreader that you used to apply the milky spore powder?

[@ydoyougarden]

Yes 😊

[@OnsitePcDoctor]

@@ydoyougarden What are the settings on your spreader? The label on the granules bag is useless for determining settings. Thanks

[@emkn1479]

They are such a pain! I’ve just taken to making my garden rounds with soapy water when they’re really plentiful. Once I get mad enough, I just smash them. One thing I noticed this year is that they only bother the green canna leaves-red or orangey leaved ones were untouched. Guess what I’ll be growing from now on!

[@GardenKatt]

My red canna where decimated last year. Getting this today and using tonight.

[@jenniferkessener1111]

Ugh those japanese bettles are the worst. We didn't have as many this year, but i definitely want to prevent them, as last year they were bad.Thank you for this info.

[@annebuchanan3200]

Thanks. I use the drowning (or squishing when I need some frustration relief) method. Why are the traps harmful? I understand the issue of correct placement, is that it, or something else?

[@heatherw.2751]

I think it’s because it actually attracts the Japanese beetles with pheromones so you end up with more in most cases. At least, that’s what I’ve heard.

[@itsmewende]

I find squashing them very satisfying 😊

[@gloriavanleer-smith450]

Is that safe for dogs?

[@Edu_Kate]

I read Japanese beetles can fly up to a mile away. Yeesh! In my experience, they go in cycles of population. Many years ago, I had tons of them. The next year, I didn't notice them. Last year, another bad infestation. This year was better, but I also broke down and applied a 3-in-1 Bayer product for roses that's supposed to keep away JB. Definitely not organic.

[@SidRandom]

can you just give me what 3 months I should do it. I dont want to research seasons.

[@amyhoff1501]

Hi Yulia, very valuable video. I come across grubs every time I dig and I squash them immediately which is disgusting. I will have to buy Milky Spore and do like you did, thank you 🙏

[@jeanettedavis1969]

I have chickens will this hurt my chickens

[@wendieking4184]

Is Milky Spore safe for pollinators?

[@ydoyougarden]

Yes! only affects grubs

[@beepainter6236]

Does Milky spores kill or hurt earthworms?

[@ydoyougarden]

No, it’s Japanese beetle specific

[@KarenRandall-p4f]

One other point: I understand that milky spore works on Japanese Beetle grubs only. So best to know what you have. They look an awful lot alike if you don't have a high-powered microscope. I must admit I guessed and was lucky.

[@JC-bm9cp]

Thank you for sharing. The Japanese beetle killed my roses, and I really hate it.

[@janmariebrunette-hunyady1386]

Traps are not harmful. Please explain. They are non chemical, reusable, inexpensive, and disrupts the breeding cycle.

[@SeanG_]

I think her comment about traps is that they draw in beetles to your trap from farther away than most beetles would normally come without the scent of a trap. For example, your garden might have 2000 beetles visit your garden one season if you took no action, but you might have twice that number visit if there is the scent of a trap to draw them in from surrounding areas. This might appear as an intense infestation. The good news is that the trap might capture so many beetles that there may still be a net benefit for your garden than if you didn't have a trap. Certainly the traps will reduce the adult beetle population in your general areas, not just your garden.

[@Robert_A_Keyboards4948]

I did not see many Japanese Beetles in my garden, however the big one that I did see I tooketh the shovel and cut him in half! Yes I did go after the adult and he hath exited this world into the next!!!!🤣🤣🤣

[@marvinjackson2641]

After you said 50$ a bag and 3 applications I didn't hear anything else😂😂

[@ydoyougarden]

😂😂 it’s pricey! But if don’t correctly it will last for a long time 😊

[@yonokzeller5402]

😲👍🏼🙏🙏🙏🥰

[@jasminelouisefarrall]

I’m glad I don’t have them here 😅

[@jackmeoff9917]

This is silly Japanese Beatles travel up to five miles in their lifetime.

[@ydoyougarden]

If more people apply, the fewer beetles we have ☺️😊