Tag: Popillia japonica

by Larry Hodgson January 23, 2025 11
Beneficial insects Gardening Laidback Gardener Tip of the Day Plant pests

Controlling Those #$@&%* Japanese Beetles

A well-known scourge of North American gardeners, the Japanese beetle is the focus of this article, originally published on JulyContinue Reading

by Larry Hodgson July 7, 2018 4
Beneficial insects Gardening Harmful insects Laidback Gardener Tip of the Day

The Fly That Attacks Japanese Beetles

Ever since the Japanese beetle (Popillia japonica) first showed up in New Jersey in 1912, apparently brought over from JapanContinue Reading