Japanese Beetles, Ugh!

August 12th, 2010


Welcome to our new blog! It isyet again been a busy year for us at Piala’s Nursery & Garden Shop. This summer we have made a few user friendly changes to our website and blog that we hope you enjoy. Those of you who are familiar with Dr. Tom’s gardening tips do not worry, he will still be a regular contributor to our blog.

Summer is almost half over and our construction division is still going strong and is busier than ever! Quinn felt his attention to detail and quality control required him to spend more time in the field so we added an additional designer to the staff this year. To be able to keep up with the work load, we also brought additional staff to our construction crews.

The retail division also is having a great year. The Shop got a facelift this past winter to help display our new product lines, and it looks better than ever so stop by and check it out. We also added some new staff that have been helping us out with product displays but there are still some very familiar faces working throughout the nursery. If you still find that you have those hard to answer questions lingering in the back of your mind our knowledgeable sales staff is always available to help.

Now for the topic of the week Japanese Beetles!!

Ugh, they are back, I am sure all of you with roses, birch, linden, and vegetable gardens know that yet again the Japanese Beetle has emerged from the soil and is now devouring your favorite trees and plants. Never fear there are many remedies for this problem. If you really, really, hate these little guys mark your calendar today for a spring time regiment that your favorite Piala’s sales associate can get you on. The unfortunate truth is that you might be a little late for the most effective treatments; however you still have some options available. An application of pyrethrins to your vegetable garden will treat the Japanese Beatles on your plants but this may only be effective for a short period of time. Also be aware that spraying any chemical, if it is over eighty degrees Fahrenheit, could cause damage to your plants, so please read all application directions thoroughly. For plants that you are not going to consume such as shrubs and trees, the application of a systemic insecticide is the most effective treatment. Since it takes some time for it to become effective, it is best to apply this product earlier in the season. Your last line of defense is the infamous trap. They do work! They work very well actually, but can be a little messy. Be sure to place the trap an adequate distance from your trees or beds as directed on the packaging. One of the most common mistakes of placing it in, or too close to the plant the Japanese Beetles like to consume.

Well, that is all we have for today. Thanks again, and I hope you enjoy our new blog. Any questions or comments can be forwarded to sales@pialasnursery.com or feel free to stop by, we are open seven days a week.