About this episode

The episode discusses pest control for plants, focusing on Japanese beetles and providing care tips for tomatoes and hostas.

Talking Japanese beetles with an expert, plus wilt on tomato plants, help for hostas, and a dumb bird

People in this episode

Host: Ashley Frasca

Guest: expert on Japanese beetles

Topics covered

• pest control
• plant care
• gardening advice
• vegetable gardening
• ornamental plants

Keywords

• Japanese beetles
• tomato plants
• hostas
• gardening
• plant care

Mentioned in this episode

Products: tomato plants, hostas

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