Japanese Beetle size is approximately 15 mm long and 10 mm wide, with an iridescent copper-colored elytra and a green thorax/head.
Japanese Beetles are found in almost all parts of the United States, Asia, Europe and Canada. They live in fields, crops, and backyards. During the larval stage, the Japanese beetle lives in lawns and other grasslands, where it eats the roots of grasses. Adults emerge from the soil in early July. They will feed, mate, and lay eggs. They are found feeding on vines, linden trees, roses, and many other ornamental plants. Activity is mostly intense over a 6 to 8 week period, after which the beetles gradually die off. Individual beetles live about 60 days. Over 2 months females can lay a total of 60 eggs!
Those who have dealt with Japanese Beetles in their yard, can attest to the damage on vegetation around the home. They will feed and destroy many species of plants including roses.
Advanced Wildlife Control – Japanese Beetle Control Methods:
The best time to apply insecticides for grubs is from mid-July until end of September. Granular insecticide applied to the soil with a spreader is usually the best insecticide for Japanese Beetle Control. Often times, we receive calls because of the damage they do during their adult stage. We can control these areas with our spray treatments.