Japanese Beetles Attack!

Adult Japanese beetles feed on the upper surface of foliage, chewing out tissue between the veins. This gives the leaf a lacelike or skeletonized appearance. Trees that have been severely injured appear to have been scorched by fire.

Japanese beetles are one the most devastating pests of urban landscape plants in the Eastern United States. Obion County University of Tennessee Extension Service office director Tim Smith said, ?EUR??,,????'?????<

Japanese beetles feed on about 300 species of plants, devouring leaves, flowers and overripe or wounded fruit. They usually feed in groups, starting at the top of a plant and working downward. The beetles are most active on warm, sunny days and prefer plants that are in direct sunlight. A single beetle does not eat much; it is group feeding by many beetles that results in severe damage.

Many insecticides are labeled for use against adult Japanese beetles. It is important to check the ingredients and make sure that the insecticide will rid your landscape of the beetles, but at the same time be safe enough to use on your plants.

Source: nwtntoday.com.