Spray ti keep catepillars and beetles off very young fruit trees??

by Elizabeth

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I have two 4 ft cherry trees which were planted this spring. Bugs are feasting on the few leaves and I want to give the trees a fighting chance. We are going to surround the upper part (limbs) with tulle (thing tutu material) which we hear bugs don't get thru.

Other ideas for sprays??

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Mogie on Jul 27, 2018

Neem oil.

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- Cheryl on Jul 31, 2018
  
  I have successfully used Neem Oil to rid my roses of Japanese Beetles. I find it works better, if I add a little Dawn to the mix. It helps the Neem to stick better.
  
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Sharon on Jul 28, 2018

One of the highest rated is by BAYER for fruit trees. You can purchase it at Lowe's. They have others but this is number 1.

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- Elizabeth on Jul 28, 2018
  
  Thank you for this info. Will check it out unless someone provides a DYI recipe.
  
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- Dwp7470b on Jul 31, 2018
  
  Little Farmer's secret here: beetles like potatoes. To keep beetles off of fruit, your best bet is
  
  A. Pressure wash the tree regularly.
  B. plant potatoes by taking all your potato peels to the garden and bury them less than 3" down.
  
  Thus, 'a full bug don't eat much' is your DIY solution.
  
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Elizabeth on Jul 28, 2018

TY for this info, will check it out if no one provides a DYI spray recipe .

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