Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Have you noticed leaves stripped bare of greenery in your garden or around the lawn? There’s a good chance the culprit is a ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Japanese beetle Japanese beetles might be harmless to humans but that doesn’t mean you want them around. This invasive insect ...

Japanese beetles may be beautiful on the outside, but they are destructive to more than 300 species of plants, from turfgrass to roses, grapes and hops. “The immature beetle larvae, or white grubs, ...

As 2024 comes to a close, it’s time to reflect on the strides made in managing the Japanese beetle infestation and outline goals for the year ahead. Through collaborative efforts, targeted ...

“The Return of the Japanese Beetles” sounds like a horror movie. Unfortunately, these beetles have returned to devour our landscapes for another summer of terror ...

When it was introduced to Europe in the mid-19th century as an ornamental plant, Japanese knotweed, known as Reynoutria japonica var japonica, quickly went rogue. Despite not being native to the ...

Japanese beetles are small, metallic green insects with copper wings that feed on over 300 different species of plants. These beetles feed on leaves, flowers and fruit, leaving very few plants safe ...

Welcome to the Swampscott Conservation Commission’s first bulletin. We intend to occasionally issue bulletins to keep residents and business up to date on issues relating to the Commission’s work in ...

Japanese beetles are an invasive insect species currently at or near peak population. The beetles are known for skeletonizing leaves on hundreds of plant species, including common garden plants and ...

Have you noticed leaves stripped bare of greenery in your garden or around the lawn? There’s a good chance the culprit is a Japanese beetle … or a whole host of them. The invasive insect is at or ...