Japanese Beetle Summer 2020 Battle Plan

Blast, Japanese beetles are here - eating plantings, breeding and exasperating gardeners - not necessarily in that order. 

These pests have been active in the area for five or more years.

Your 4-Step Plan to Battle the Beetle

• First, accept a few facts: Japanese beetle management is ongoing from first sighting until their numbers wane, usually mid-September. There is no one fix-all/kill-all application for adult beetles and their larvae. It is recommended to manage both life stages.

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Bridal Veil (tulle) over Basil to Keep out Japanese beetles

Additional Resources:

Japanese Beetle Management Colorado

Questions and Answers about Japanese Beetle in Colorado (everything, and I mean every question, then the answer about this horrible pest insect). From Dr. Whitney Cranshaw, CSU Entomologist.

Japanese Beetle