Japanese Beetle Traps Diy
To make a Japanese beetle trap youll need a gallon-size plastic jug 1 quart of water ½ cup of sugar 1 cup of mashed ripe fruit 1 teaspoon of active dry yeast a utility knife a long -handled strainer or large slotted spoon and a piece of rope or twine for hanging.
Japanese beetle traps diy. This is a follow up from previous post hereI decide to make a Japanese Beetles repellent the idea is inspired by Saras blog theherbgardener Thanks Sara. The water should be warm to activate the yeast. Get a can of fruit cocktail open it and place it outside.
If you are having a problem with honey bees please contact a local bee keeper. Preferably where it gets a lot of sun and then wait 3 to 5 days. Pick off the beetles and drop them into the bucket or shake them into it.
It will literally start to ferment. These smells travel through the air and the beetles pick up on the scent using their antenna inviting the beetle to come on over. When they reach the plate they walk around rather than fly away.
The scent of remains will warn them your garden is a bad feeding ground. If you are using canned fruit cocktail or fruit this process may take up to 7 days. Japanese Beetle Traps dont really work because they tend to lure in more beetles they can handle.
The beetles fly into the trap slide into the bag and down the pipe onto the plate. There are numerous concoctions and traps available at your local hardware store. Heres how it works.
Preferably where it gets a lot. Most are no more effective than this simple trick. Check out the tutorial for how to make one here.