Here’s why Japanese beetles are considered such a pest, how to protect your plants from damage and control populations.

Jackson’s Greenhouse shared information and advice with 13 News on how to prevent them from tearing up your garden. “They ...

In Richland one Japanese beetle was found near Target in 2022, but then no others. Agriculture officials concluded it likely was a stray that came into town with stock for a nearby plant nursery ...

1st Japanese beetle is found in the Tri-Cities in Richland. The highly destructive bug has spread rapidly in Grandview, Washington, where a quarantine is being considered.

At this time of year, Japanese Beetle grubs are found deep in the soil. Soon the baby beetles will need to move up to feed on grass roots.

The first Japanese beetle has been discovered in Kennewick, potentially meaning trouble for homeowners and farmers. It follows sightings of the highly destructive beetle in Pasco and Richland. If ...

Adult beetles will eat more than 300 types of plants, including foliage, roses, grapes and hops — some of Yakima's main cash crops. The beetles are an invasive species, which ...

Shake and spray. You must make direct hits on the beetles. The soap gums up the beetles' wings and they're finished. Spraying is much easier and effective than hand-picking or using pesticides. I make ...

"Our baby" is a Japanese beetle. First seen in America about 1916, they've been chomping on leaves and flowers ever since. They often are called June bugs by mistake. "They come out in June ...