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.

Q: What can I do right now to get rid of Japanese beetle grubs so they won’t attack my plants this summer? A: It is quite early to be thinking of these insects in the adult form, but the grub is ...

Q: When turning my compost pile, I uncovered a number of big, fat grubs. They were about the size of my thumb! Are they harmful? A: These are most likely the larvae of fig beetles (Cotinis mutabilis).

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — Now is the time of year, you’re likely to notice problem insects and plant diseases in your garden. With warmer than average temps, the threat of drought, notwithstanding ...

What the heck is milky spore? Stephen in Ellicott City writes: “When is the best time to apply milky spore to control Japanese beetle grubs in the lawn? How should it be applied, and how often should ...

State officials trapped nearly three times the number of Japanese beetles in the region this year than in 2024, a worrying ...

Grubs may be the first thing you think of when you see unsightly bare areas in your lawn. However, other common lawn problems, including disease and drought, can cause bare spots in your turf, too. So ...

CONSIDERING that the Japanese beetle is Japanese, it may seem surprising that in the United States it occurs exclusively in the East. It came from Japan the long way, probably in soil attached to some ...

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Coconut rhinoceros beetle grubs have been found at a home in Waikoloa Village, marking the first discovery of the invasive pest on Hawaii Island. The state said a resident ...