Japanese Beetles

Identification: Metallic green beetles with bronze wings.
Symptoms: Skeletonized leaves, stripped flowers, visible clusters on plants.
Control:

  • Hand Pick: Drop into soapy water early morning.

  • Neem Oil: Reduces egg-laying activity.

  • Milky Spore: Long-term control of soil larvae.

  • Row Covers: Block adults during peak season.