What is a Japanese beetle?

The Japanese beetle ( Popillia japonica Newman) is a highly destructive plant pest of foreign origin. It was first found in the United States in 1916 and has since spread to most states east of, and immediately to the west of, the Mississippi River.

Will the Japanese beetle spread to the United States?

It has also spread to some western States, but tough regulations and careful monitoring have prevented its establishment elsewhere. The Japanese beetle has become a serious plant pest and a threat to American agriculture.

What plants do Japanese beetles not eat?

While Japanese beetles are known to feed on many plant species avoiding their favourites can help keep them away. If you have major problems with Japanese beetles or have a serious phobia, avoid plants like roses, Japanese maple, raspberries and cannas.

How to get rid of Japanese beetles in Ontario?

Where there is one today, there will so be more so preventing them from settling in can help in your battle. In response to the lack of options left available to gardeners in Ontario, Malathion was returned to the market. This chemical option has shown to give some control of beetles, including Japanese Beetles.

Are Japanese beetles Wrecking Your edible yard?

Japanese beetles are the latest bug to wreak havoc on my edible yard, and getting them under control is a top summer priority, along with battling the mosquitoes brought on by the excessive rainfall we’ve had. (Here’s the homemade bug repellant we use when they become a problem.)

How do you use imidacloprid to kill Japanese beetles?

Imidacloprid is applied on the soil around the plant and it kills the insect while it consumes leaves. Its main drawback is its restricted effect. If a Japanese beetle eats rose petals instead of shrub leaves, the chemical will be ineffective.