With enough warm summer days upon us, many gardeners in the area are beginning to sing their woes about the dreaded Japanese beetle. Generally numerous, these metallic green and brown insects are ...

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

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 ...

Editor’s note: Throughout the growing season, Mike Hogan, OSU Extension educator for Agriculture and Natural Resources in Franklin County, will answer gardening and home landscape questions submitted ...

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 ...

As we head into the dog days of summer, you might be focused on planning a last-minute vacation, spending quality time with family or helping your kids get ready for school. But if you’re in ...

The voracious, barbarous hordes plagued their favorite pillaging grounds — plants and trees situated east and just west of the Mississippi River last year. This includes our bounteous Mahoning Valley.

State officials are investigating the possibility that Japanese beetles are living in Pasco after a second and third beetle were found in traps checked this week. The invasive insect can devastate ...

Millions of metallic green invaders adorned with brown wing covers have been marching over the foliage of the Buckeye State this summer like columns of tanks pillaging a foreign land. "Japanese ...

If your roses are suffering from an onslaught of Japanese beetles, it may be time to grab a bucket of soapy water. Special to The Star With enough warm summer days upon us, many gardeners in the area ...