Treating for Japanese Beetles (Popilia japonica)

Have you noticed 1/2” long, shiny, metallic green beetles in your garden? Is your plant foliage becoming lacy? Chances are your garden is infested with Japanese beetles. These insects are most commonly found in the eastern half of the United States. Their infestations seem to be cyclic. After suffering a year of severe damage we sometimes go several years with minimal problems. These beetles attack over 250 different kinds of plants. Therefore, a large number of gardeners are at risk …