Stop Japanese Beetles Before They Take Over Your Property 🪲

July 01, 2026

Have you noticed those metallic green and copper-colored beetles making themselves at home on your plants lately? If you have, you are likely looking at Japanese beetles. These common garden pests have arrived, and they are already busy snacking on raspberry plants, rose bushes, and even your beloved crape myrtles.

Why They Are a Concern for Your Landscape

While the sight of them skeletonizing leaves is frustrating, the damage goes deeper than just your favorite shrubs. The adult beetles you see today are only half of the problem. They feed on leaves, flowers, and fruit, but they also lay eggs in your turf.

Those eggs hatch into grubs that live just beneath the soil surface. By late summer and early autumn, those grubs will begin feeding on the roots of your grass. This can lead to brown, patchy areas in your lawn that easily pull away from the soil like a loose carpet.

What You Can Do Now

Proactive care is the best defense for your lawn and gardens. Keeping an eye out for these beetles now allows you to manage the population before it gets out of hand.

Inspect Your Plants: Check roses, raspberries, linden trees, and crape myrtles regularly for adult beetle activity.
Monitor Your Lawn: Keep an eye out for thin or browning patches in the coming months, which can be an early indicator of grub activity.
Professional Assessment: If you see heavy feeding or are concerned about the impact on your turf, it is best to address it early to keep your landscape looking its best all season long.

Protecting your investment in your lawn and gardens is what we do best. Reach out today to discuss how we can help you keep your property healthy and pest-resilient.