Show guard plants and trees against japanese bugs by C H zimmer supervisor japanese beetle control new york state the department of agriculture finds that plants and trees can be sprayed an an a arsenical rs e n te al p poison ol 01 saty a ana 0 we tie tuc BUC cess fully protected against the attacks of the japanese beetle from the standpoint of the production of fruit or protection of shade trees this insect does not offer a menace which cannot be prevented or controlled to prevent injury by japanese beetles or other leaf eaters the foliage should be sprayed with a mixture ofa of 3 pounds of powdered arsenate of lead and 2 pounds of flour to 50 gallons of water mis alix the arsenate of lead and flour dry then add water to make a paste dilute and strain into the spray tank in order to protect the foliage and fruit from the attacks of the japanese beetle it Is necessary to have the spray applied before the plants become infested the exact time for doing this varies somewhat with the season it if the tender foliage of peach trees Is to be sprayed the poisons should be applied one half the strength above mentioned |