You name it, this creature will eat it. Roses, ornamental trees, flower beds, orchards, vineyards, vegetable gardens, all a feast for Japanese beetles. Like cicadas, Japanese beetles live most of ...

If you've spent the last couple of months curating and growing a healthy garden, the last thing you want to see are small green invaders munching on the leaves. Japanese beetles, those shiny green and ...

Some uninvited guests might be living rent-free in your garden. Japanese beetle season is in full swing, as the pests emerge from underground in the summer months. The critters feed on a wide variety ...

Japanese beetles, active from mid-May to early August, damage plants like roses, hibiscus and Japanese maples by leaving a lace-like pattern on foliage. Are Japanese beetles terrorizing your beloved ...

Japanese beetles didn’t start here. Native to Japan, they first showed up in the U.S. in 1916, likely hitchhiking in the soil of imported iris plants near Riverton, New Jersey. “When I began my career ...

The Colorado Department of Agriculture is funding additional efforts to eradicate a resurgence of ravenous Japanese beetles in Mesa County. The pest was discovered in Grand Junction two years ago. A ...

Japanese beetles (Popillia japonica) are invasive pests with metallic-green bodies and copper-colored wings. While they may appear visually interesting, they can cause significant damage to lawns and ...

Destructive Japanese beetles surge in Pasco, cross river into Kennewick. Washington state is trying an additional way to eradicate the nonnative species. A yard waste quarantine is being discussed to ...

Japanese beetles aren’t exactly newcomers. These invasive beetles were first found in the U.S. in the early 20th century, likely arriving as grubs in the soil of iris plants imported from Japan.

If your roses are suffering from an onslaught of Japanese beetles, it may be time to grab a bucket of soapy water. Special to The Star You name it, this creature will eat it. Roses, ornamental trees, ...