Japanese Beetles

Metallic green beetle with coppery-brown wing covers and small tufts of white hair along the abdomen edges.

Single generation per year; grubs overwinter deep in soil, adults emerge in summer to feed and mate for several weeks.

Adults skeletonise leaves between veins and feed on flowers in large groups; larvae (grubs) feed on grass roots, damaging lawns.

Hand-pick or shake beetles into soapy water in early morning. Apply beneficial nematodes to soil to target grubs.

Avoid pheromone traps near valued plants, as they can attract more beetles than they catch. Treat lawns for grubs proactively.