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although they are occasionally found on peaches. The larval stage, or grub, of the green June beetle is about two inches long. It is also found in the soil, along with the smaller grubs of the Japanese beetle. • »
After heavy rains, the June beetle grubs sometimes come out of the soil and crawl on their backs. The adult beetles also choose compost piles to lay their eggs in Sometimes. It is not unusual for gardeners to find large quantities of grubs in the compost pile. If they are found, they can be picked out of the compost and thrown into the lawn for the birds to eat.
Bagworms are also having a good year. They are about an inch long now, and easy to see if there is a good population. Bagworms hatch in late May and early June and quickly construct a small bag made of material from the host plant. They are most common on juniper, arbor- vitae, and spruce. Hand picking is the best control, and is quite practical on small plantings, or trees and shrubs under six feet tall. Spraying for bagworms can be a little tricky, but may the best option for larger plants.
The best time to treat is mid-June, shortly after hatching. However, most people don't know they have bagworms in June. In June and early July, the biological insecticide Bt works well. When the larvae are larger, in July chemical insecticides like Orthene, diazinon, and Sevin work.
By the time August rolls around,
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