Destructive Japanese beetles surge in Pasco, cross river into Kennewick. Washington state is trying an additional way to eradicate the nonnative species. A yard waste quarantine is being discussed to ...

As we head into the dog days of summer, you might be focused on planning a last-minute vacation, spending quality time with family or helping your kids get ready for school. But if you’re in ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Q: I’ve been crushing Japanese beetles as I pick them from my plants, but I heard that might attract more beetles. Is that true?

First found in the United States in 1916, after accidentally being introduced in New Jersey, the invasive Japanese beetle has been marching westward ever since. Today, they’re considered to be the ...

WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - If you’ve been struggling to deal with Japanese beetles, you’re not alone. It’s estimated that Japanese beetles cause $6 million to $7 million in plant damage in the U.S. every ...

State officials are investigating the possibility that Japanese beetles are living in Pasco after a second and third beetle were found in traps checked this week. The invasive insect can devastate ...

Dozens of Japanese beetles have been identified around North Dakota, including infestations in Grand Forks and West Fargo according to state Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring. Approximately a ...

COLUMBIA - Japanese beetles are swarming mid-Missouri in the tens of thousands, wreaking havoc on gardens, crops and trees. University of Missouri researcher Emily Althoff said this year has been ...

A single Japanese beetle was confirmed by the Washington State Department of Agriculture in Pasco. A Franklin County Horticultural Pest and Disease Board trapper found the beetle on July 12. State ...

The number of invasive Japanese beetles trapped in Pasco and Kennewick is up significantly this year, but Washington state Department of Agriculture officials are hopeful that a new method of ...