It wasn't hard to see that something has been chomping away at the leaves. Time for action. So, a trap and three weeks later, the results are incredible. A small snapshot of what's been collected so for. 24 quart bags full like these photos show in only 3 weeks. I can see now how a bug, in numbers, can destroy vegetation quickly.

Larry

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Good lord that is insane!
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Woah
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Is it wrong that I was hoping to open this thread and see something like this?

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What kind of leaves were they chomping at? What kind of traps did you use?
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Probably hallucinogenic.
Yoko Ono brand traps.






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:-).. thats crazy!
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Mostly Apple trees and trap used is the Tanglefoot Beetle trap.
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Mmm, they look tasty! :-)
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Right!?! I was thinking they would steep nice in a french press.
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I was thinking deep fried then tossed with some cayenne and lime juice.
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:-)
On second thought, pass the balut.
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I think the problem with these traps though is they not only attract the locals, they also get the out of towners from across the street looking for a free lunch
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I was thinking the same thing.:-)
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I agree Peter!!
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Had to look it up. I'll stick to the fried beetles.
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You people can keep the balut and the beetles... I'd rather have some Sushi :-)
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I'll bring one just for you!!!
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Make sure you take pics Angel!! :-)
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Funny thing, those beetles avoid Louisiana because we're host to a large population of stink bugs, which are natural predators of Japanese Beetles.

Some research indicates that any sort of baited trap apparently will attract more to the area than they will catch (worsening the effect). A ground spread or spray on your lawn that kills larva in late July and early August will actually help kill them off.


Only thing I can think of is to wrap them between two sticks with a spiderweb and find an ogre to befriend :-)
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