So, it has been a bit since my last post and this is largely due to the ridiculous amount of time I have spent outside hand-picking and killing the Japanese Beetles that are trying to decimate my plant collection. First the slugs, then the grasshoppers, now the beetles - my patience is definitely being tried this year. Unfortunately, the only safe way to control the beetle problem seems to be the grab and squish method that makes me really happy I bought extra gloves this year. They come across a bit blurry in the picture, but I figured I would spare you the detailed before and after view. They seem to favor the hollyhock, dahlia, and (as of today) blueberry plants. And here I thought we only had to worry about the birds stealing our ripening berries.
As for the slugs, we finally put out some beer for them as they seem to prefer this to Sluggo any day of the week. I'd say a dozen or so decide to drown their sorrows (and mine) each night. I'm sure there are dozens more hanging out elsewhere, but every little bit helps :)
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