The Problem with Japanese Beetle Traps “Japanese beetle traps, like other insect traps, are used mainly for determining how bad the infestation is and for eliminating several beetles at once,” explains Ryan Smith, an entomologist and owner of Ant and Garden Organic Pest Control in Beaverton, Oregon. There are two types of scents that these traps use: a pheromone that attracts males and a floral scent that brings in males and females....

Tex-Mex Joes: Prepare as above, except add 1/2 cup fresh or frozen whole kernel corn and 1 tablespoon chopped chipotle chile in adobo sauce with the tomato sauce. Serve on toasted rolls with slices of cheddar or pepper Jack cheese. (This mixture also makes a great taco filling.) Veggie Joes: Prepare as above, except omit ground beef. Cook onion and sweet pepper in 1 tablespoon hot olive oil over medium heat until tender....

For sauce:

1 envelope unflavored gelatin 1 tablespoon cold water 2 cup chicken stock 1 green onion, cut up 2 thin slices ginger 1 clove garlic, smashed 1 ½ teaspoon oyster sauce 1 teaspoon reduced-sodium soy sauce ½ teaspoon Chinese rice wine or dry sherry Dough 3 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup hot water 1 tablespoon vegetable oil Dipping Sauce ½ cup black vinegar or rice vinegar ½ cup reduced-sodium soy sauce 2 tablespoon Asian chili paste (sambal oelek) or Sriracha sauce (optional) 2 green onions, thinly sliced 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil...

To Store: Layer cookies between sheets of waxed paper in an airtight container; cover. Store at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.