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If there's one thing exterminators have little solution for and that persists year after year, invading our spaces, it's Japanese beetles. They arrive by the thousands during the peak season and settle everywhere, destroying our gardens and harming our quality of outdoor life.
No matter how many methods and products you try, they'll keep coming back every year, more numerous than the last. There are some "old wives' tales" that can sometimes help reduce the presence of Japanese beetles, but today I'm here to tell you about a product that actually works and has a proven track record.
Let's talk science for a minute:
What is a Japanese beetle?
A Japanese beetle is a small beetle measuring about 10 to 13 mm in length, with a golden-green metallic body and coppery wing covers. This insect is polyphagous, meaning it feeds on a wide variety of plants, which intensifies its impact on agriculture and gardens. Adults feed on the leaves, flowers, and fruits of over 300 plant species, while the larvae, living underground, attack the roots, which can weaken or even kill the host plants.
Why are there so many of them in Quebec during the high season?
Japanese beetles are distinguished by their ability to adapt to diverse environments, which explains their growing numbers in Quebec. Native to Japan, this insect was introduced to North America in the early 20th century without its natural predators, facilitating its rapid spread. Furthermore, Quebec's climate, with its hot and humid summers, provides ideal conditions for Japanese beetles to reproduce and arrive in large numbers during the hot summer season.
What are the consequences that a Japanese beetle can cause?
The consequences of their presence in Quebec are numerous. In agriculture, Japanese beetles can cause significant damage to crops, particularly fruits, vegetables, and ornamental plants, reducing yields and increasing production costs. In gardens and green spaces, the ferocious feeding of adults leaves behind devoured leaves and destroyed flowers, compromising the beauty and health of landscapes. In addition, the larvae that feed on lawn roots can cause considerable damage by making terrain uneven and promoting the growth of weeds.
The solution!
Unfortunately, there are few products that can claim the feat of controlling Japanese beetles… except for one product that might just save your summer! I'm talking about the Japanese beetle trap .
While this product may seem like a simple, generic product, but don't be fooled by the cover! The reusable Japanese beetle and scarab rescue trap is exceptional, and here's why:
First, it captures a multitude of Japanese beetles at once with lightning efficiency thanks to its very powerful attractant specially designed for this type of pest. In addition, this trap is natural and does not require harmful chemicals to work, unlike some toxic products that risk destroying ecosystems. Its operation is simple. Simply follow the instructions to activate the trap, place the trap in the areas you want to protect, and that's it. It's that simple. And that's not all! It's a reusable trap, which allows you to use it multiple times! When it's full of Japanese beetles, you just have to empty it and put it back in place.
How is the trap so effective?
Well, the trap uses a scientifically designed method to control the release of natural floral and sexual attractants into the air to attract both male and female beetles to the trap. The convenient plastic cone design saves the user from having to handle the actual attractants and allows the pheromones to be dispersed in all directions. All of this makes the trap's capture capacity 4 times greater than the competition.
In short, if you want to have a great summer without worrying about being constantly bothered by Japanese beetles and the damage they cause to your plants and gardens, I strongly recommend using the Japanese beetle trap . It is not perfect, but it will succeed in repelling beetles from your spaces so that you can fully enjoy your home. With that in mind, I am not worried that this affordable solution to avoid the use of potentially dangerous pesticides will soon be known to everyone!
- Édouard, Co-founder of Lexterminateur en ligne.