Rasberry plants

Hi Joan,

It is the time of year that these particular beetles are out defoliating fruit and ornamental trees. They emerge from the soil from grubs as beetles and start to cause all sorts of damage especially through November and December.

You can spray with either of these products: Yates Super shield or Kiwicare Plant health insect hit which is a ready- to go spray. This might be what you are after if you don’t have too many trees that are infected.

You can then sprinkle Kiwicare Insect hit granules around the base of the tree for an extra measure if you would like. It helps eliminate emerging beetles.