At this point, the best method is still just the tried-and-true pluck and drop in soapy water. Insecticides are available, but since the beetles prefer to feed on the flowers, using insecticides may cause more damage to pollinators than the beetles themselves. It is true that traps will invite more into your garden than it will remove, making it the least effective method for control.
At this point, the best method is still just the tried-and-true pluck and drop in soapy water. Insecticides are available, but since the beetles prefer to feed on the flowers, using insecticides may cause more damage to pollinators than the beetles themselves. It is true that traps will invite more into your garden than it will remove, making it the least effective method for control.