Hand-pick beetles early in the morning and drop them into a bucket of soapy water
Use Japanese beetle traps away from plants you want to protect
Spray neem oil on affected plants
Apply insecticidal soap to beetles and larvae
Use pyrethrin-based insecticides on active infestations
Treat lawns with beneficial nematodes to target grubs
Apply milky spore to soil to reduce grub populations
Remove damaged fruit, flowers, and foliage promptly
Cover vulnerable plants with fine mesh netting
Keep grass healthy with proper watering and mowing to reduce grub damage