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 live around one year. Eggs hatch in the fall, feed before winter and then overwinter by going deep into the soil below the frost line. In the spring, they will come back up to the top of the soil, pupate to adults and then emerge as the flying pest we all love to ...
Beetles (and all insects) give off a“death stench”when they die. The stench acts as a warning to other members of their species to stay away from potential danger. Take advantage of the death stench to keep Japanese beetles out of your garden. After a few rounds of hand-picking, trapp...
Japanese beetles are the beetles that pester roses the most. They are easy to spot thanks to their iridescent green bodies and copper-colored wing covers. They feed during the day using their chewing mouthparts to chow down on the roses themselves as well as the rosebuds and leaves. Look fo...
Companion plant:Plant near plants that are prone to aphids, leaf spot and mildew. It also can be made into a spray for these pests. Japanese beetles don’t seem to like chives. Plant chives near roses to help with black spot and apples to help prevent apple scab. Plant near cucumbers ...
Spider mites are smaller than the head of a pin, have piercing-sucking mouthparts that they use to feed on plant sap, resulting in clusters of tiny whtie or yellow spots on foliage. Learn how to identify them, look for the damage they cause, and treat th
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The good news about hydrangeas and pests is that they don’t have any mortal enemies out there. The bad news is that they are just as likely to get attacked by common garden pests as any other plant in your garden. I am talking about the usual suspects: Japanese beetles,aphids, slugs,...
Neem oil can be effective against grubs, including the larval stage of Japanese beetles, so if you have a mole problem and a grub or Japanese beetle problem, neem oil may be the solution for you. That being said, using beneficial nematodes for grubs is a more tried and true strategy, ...
Remember, Roses of Sharon can be propagated via seeds, layering or taking cuttings. Be Ready To Dig A Big Hole! In addition to the aboveground space, your Hibiscus syriacus will need adequate space in the soil for the roots to expand. You need to be able to dig a $10 hole for each ...