What Are Japanese Beetles? Japanese beetles(Popillia japonica)do not discriminate regarding what types of plants they feed on, though they do have favorites (likeroses). In fact, they are classified as pests to hundreds of different species. They are one of the major insect pests in the Easte...
Japanese beetles destroy vegetation at two stages of their lives. Immature beetles (called “grubs”) destroy lawns by eating grass roots and thatch, as well as the roots of bean, corn, strawberry, and tomato plants. These youngsters are difficult to get rid of because they live underground u...
When we talk about Japanese maples, we aren’t referring to just one species, but nearly two dozenAcerspeciesthat are native to Japan. A. palmatum,A. japonicum, andA. shirasawanumare the most common, but you’ll also seeA. micranthum,A. tschonoskii,A. rufinerve, andA. argutum, among ...
Chemical controls: In severe infestations, you may consider using insecticides labeled for Japanese beetles. Follow the instructions carefully, and consider using products that are less harmful to beneficial insects. It’s important to note that insecticides should be used as a last resort and applied...
All over Asia, moth larvae, crickets, moth pupae, beetles and dragonflies are eaten. Crickets are dry-roasted for snacking or cooked into rice. The larvae are added to soups, stews and stir-fried meals. The Japanese consider the silk moth pupae a delicacy. But none of these hold a ...
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Generally, earwigs are not as much of a threat to your garden as other pests, like Japanese beetles and aphids, though they can be as big of an annoyance! They can also produce a foul odor when disturbed, so keep that in mind. Try these remedies: Lay 1-foot sections of bamboo or ...
Robber flies are considered beneficial predators, as they help control other insect populations by feeding on pests such as mosquitoes, beetles, and grasshoppers. Natural Predators and Benefits Role in Ecosystem Robber flies are abeneficial predatorin various ecosystems, such as grasslands and forests....
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There are many more of these bugs than have even been named but the bad bugs they kill all have names that make any gardener cringe- including gypsy moths, cabbage loopers, Japanese beetles, armyworms, cutworms, sawflies, codling moths, peach twig borers, pink bollworms, tent caterpillars,...