If your plants' leaves are looking lacy—or you're seeing patches of dead grass in your lawn—Japanese beetles may be to blame.

Some things for your garden are worth the money, but others, such as certain pest-control methods and fertilizers, are only ...

Iridescent green beetles native to Japan have invaded Italy, damaging orchards and vineyards. Known as Popillia japonica, ...

Adult beetles are most active from late June through early August, which is the best time to check your landscape. Control methods include hand-picking beetles, using specific insecticides and ...

How to identify and deal with the Japanese beetle, Popillia japonica, one of the most destructive pests in the United States.

Japanese beetles are an invasive species that can destroy gardens by feeding on over 300 types of plants. Adult beetles skeletonize leaves and flowers, while their larvae, or grubs, damage grass roots ...

Japanese beetles, otherwise known as Popillia japonica, are one of the most significant pests in North America. They are native to Japan, where a number of natural predators keep the species in check.

Now is the time to look out for one of our most conspicuous garden pests: the Japanese beetle. “In recent years they have been showing up in the third week of June,” said Sharon Yiesla, plant ...

Discover how to get rid of Japanese beetles to save your summer garden. We talk through three effective methods to banish ...

We generally see destructive Japanese beetles around the Fourth of July. A better way to know the time of their arrival is by using the OSU Growing Degree Days Site ...