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The Japanese beetle (Popillia japonica) is a species of scarab beetle. Due to the presence of natural predators, the Japanese beetle is not considered a pest in its native Japan, but in North America and some regions of Europe, it is a noted pest to roughly 300 species of plants.
Japanese beetles (Popillia japonica) are small, destructive pests that feed on plant foliage, destroying the leaves of many ornamental plants, trees, and shrubs. Japanese beetles look like shiny insects with green and gold iridescent coloring.
Japanese beetles are iridescent green insects that pose a big threat because they feed on a wide variety of plants. The trick is to start early. See our tips on preventing Japanese beetles from eating your plants this season!
Here's how to get rid of Japanese beetles without resorting to chemical insecticides. Don't let these pests wreak havoc in your garden!
The Japanese beetle (Popillia japonica Newman) is a highly destructive plant pest of foreign origin. It was first found in the United States in 1916 and has since spread to most states east of, and immediately to the west of, the Mississippi River.
Japanese beetles are an invasive species. Japanese beetles feed on the leaves, flowers or fruit of more than 300 species of plants. Japanese beetle grubs are pests of turfgrass.
Japanese beetles spread naturally or when people unknowingly move infested plants, sod, or soil. This beetle, native to Japan, was first discovered in the United States in New Jersey in 1916. Since then, the beetle has spread throughout most of the Eastern and Central United States.
Japanese beetles are an invasive pest in the U.S. because they damage crops, landscape plants, and lawns. Learn more about the signs of Japanese beetle damage, what they eat, and how to get...
There are several ways to control and get rid of Japanese beetles, along with a few preventative measures to stop them from coming back in the future. Japanese Beetles have very colorful and distinct features. The first step in controlling or preventing Japanese beetles is identifying them.
In this guide, we’ll take a brief look at where Japanese beetles originated in the United States, gain an understanding of their life cycle, and go over how to prevent and manage these pests in your garden.