Even though their appearance might not suggest it, grubs aren't necessarily bad for your garden. Among beetle larvae, there ...

A Japanese beetle lands on a flower. Since Japanese beetles have finally established a significant population in northeast Kansas and northwest Missouri, many gardeners are looking for options to ...

In the next few weeks, the population of Japanese beetles will be at its peak, devouring multiple landscape and garden plants. Japanese beetles are invasive insects that defoliate multiple landscape ...

What is less lovely than a summer blossom? The sight of a Japanese beetle on that blossom, shiny as an oil slick. “We’re hearing quite a few reports about the beetles this year,” according to Sharon ...

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: I applied milky spore a couple of years ago, four times during the year and always just before a rain storm. This past fall, grubs made a feast of my lawn. Has anyone else run into this, despite ...

If you don't already know it, I am sorry to be the one to tell you. The Japanese beetles have emerged and if they are not there already, they will soon show up in your yard and garden. Linn County ...

Q: Two years ago I put down milky spore disease to control a grub problem in the lawn. Since I applied it, I've read that it doesn't take care of all grubs. Last year, I didn't have a grub problem.

There are bright colored beetles showing up on some of my plants in the garden and feeding on the leaves. I think they are Japanese beetles and would like some suggestions on what to do to protect my ...