Asked on Jun 20, 2018
How to get rid of Insects on cherry tree eating leaves?
by Marlene
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I have insects on cherry tree making leaves look like lace. What can I use to get rid of them?
Marlene - the bugs on your tree are Japanese Beetles and they are evil. There are all kinds of chemical remedies for Japanese Beetles, but those remedies aren't safe for fruit bearing plants, or for other beneficial insects. Someone else mentioned Neem Oil. I think I would do a mix of Neem Oil and Dawn dishsoap in a sprayer that you can attach on your hose. Spray them in the morning or evening when they are the least active. You may have to spray several days in a row to see their numbers diminish. Good luck!