Neem oil will have minimal effect, at least from what I've read...Beetles seem to always prefer plums...almost all my pests seem to go to them before any other fruit tree. Pears are usually the least preferred. I rarely have any damage to my pears other then aphids and mites.

You either pick them off often or spray with something...be it a pyrethroid (Once and Done), organophosphate (Sevin), neonic (Bayer systematic?)...

Surround works pretty well if you need something non-toxic. I would also not count on neem to do anything.

Scott

Japanese beetles love Japanese plums....seems to make sense. :-) Where can I get this Surround since I would really prefer to do as much organic gardening as possible? I have picked up the Sevin mentioned above but I may take it back to the store.

You might have to try a farm supply type business. I bought mine at CPS...I think it was $30 for a huge bag...

http://www.cpsagu.com/

You can see if they have a store near you...or just look around for this type of business. I also believe you can mail order it, but shipping might be a little high.

Thanks.

I see that there are two different types of Surround: At Home and WP. Is there a discernible difference between the two products? It looks like you get a lot more WP for the same price as the At Home.