Japanese beetles might be harmless to humans but that doesn’t mean you want them around. This invasive insect feeds on more than 300 plants and costs the United States more than $460 million a year to ...

Japanese beetles (Popillia japonica) are invasive pests with metallic-green bodies and copper-colored wings. While they may appear visually interesting, they can cause significant damage to lawns and ...

“The Return of the Japanese Beetles” sounds like a horror movie. Unfortunately, these beetles have returned to devour our landscapes for another summer of terror ...

WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - If you’ve been struggling to deal with Japanese beetles, you’re not alone. It’s estimated that Japanese beetles cause $6-$7 million in plant damage in the U.S. every year. The ...

Some uninvited guests might be living rent-free in your garden. Japanese beetle season is in full swing, as the pests emerge from underground in the summer months. The critters feed on a wide variety ...

Destructive Japanese beetles surge in Pasco, cross river into Kennewick. Washington state is trying an additional way to eradicate the nonnative species. A yard waste quarantine is being discussed to ...

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.