Japanese Beetles Become Grubs, But That Isn't All

Japanese Beetles Become Grubs, But That Isn't All

(ARA) - Every 1,000 Japanese Beetles swarming in your yard this summer means there can be 50-thousand grubs deposited in your yard by fall. Many people don't make the connection and believe the two problems are unrelated.

Actually, the best way to eliminate Japanese Beetles is by attacking the grubs which is the weakest link in the Beetle's one year life cycle. This is best accomplished with an all-natural USDA developed material called Milky Spore powder that lasts 10 years.

Milky Spore is so safe the New York State Environmental Protection Bureau has de-listed Milky Spore from the Neighborhood Pesticide Notification laws. Under New York law, commercial pesticide applicators must notify all neighbors near homes that are to be treated. Homeowners treating their own property, greater than a 10-foot by 10-foot area, must place pesticide marker signs around the perimeter of their property for at least 24 hours.

Pesticides are poisons that can pose health risks even when applied in full compliance with EPA label laws. Dozens of environmental organizations are associating pesticides with Parkinson's Disease, auto-immune deficiency in children and the elderly, cancer, birth defects, asthma and autism.

Ian Greaves, chairman of the environmental group, "Campaign for Pesticide Reduction," says there are three big reasons for going organic when it comes to his lawn.
Their names are Evan, Moira and Owen, aged 12, 10 and 6.

St. Johns County School District officials in Florida are so concerned about chemical pesticide contamination they are using a free pesticide "Drift Catcher" from The Pesticide Action Network to measure airborne pesticide spray wafting onto the Southwood Elementary School campus. First reports have found pesticides like diazinon, endosulfan and trifluralin at higher levels than EPA acceptable standards. Some pesticides exceeded EPA limits by 600 percent in just a 24-hour monitoring period.

Even universities are now warning of all kinds of health links from commercial and store bought lawn chemicals. The National Coalition for Pesticide-Free lawns says homeowners drenching their lawns with toxic chemical fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides that are affecting the health of all who come in contact with them.

The Pro-Pet alliance of veterinarians in Orange, Va., says weed and feed type lawn treatments are causing cancer in pets. Their advice, go organic.

For free information on organic lawn care, protecting your pet in the back yard and where to purchase "natural" lawn products, go to www.milkyspore.com," or call (800) 801-0061.

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