How to get rid of Japanese beetles & safely spray peach trees for rot?
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Judy
I have planted a rose garden and didn’t know beetles would rejoice at this free food.I put a pesticide an antifungal for my peach trees as they have brown rot and also would help the roses. However after spraying I found out it kills bees and I don’t want to do this.I know the grubs are the beetles and we have a lot! If I knew this while planting I would have treated the area.Not wanting to kill the good bees is my goaland save my plants too.Peaches have brown rot and mummified 2 years in a row now. I did spray when I was supposed to and get rid of diseased fruit to no help at all.Should I severely trim the tree to start over?I’m in NY zone 5.Thanks!!
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Wow you have a lot going on here all at once. I would start by contacting your Local Ag Extension office for advice. If you can, take photos and include them in your email. All advice is free from the Master Gardeners. What is the name of the brown rice spray you used? Here are some things to consider until you take your next step.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/peach/brown-rot-fungus.htm
https://homeguides.sfgate.com/treat-brown-rot-peaches-31975.html
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/roses/japanese-beetles-roses.htm
https://www.almanac.com/pest/japanese-beetles