Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Getty Images Japanese beetles aren’t exactly newcomers. These invasive beetles were first found in the U.S. in the early 20th ...

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — Now is the time of year, you’re likely to notice problem insects and plant diseases in your garden. With warmer than average temps, the threat of drought, notwithstanding ...

Q: Japanese beetles have been ravaging my yard. I heard Milky Spore can be a natural way to treat them. Is that right? A: Japanese beetle grubs feed underground on plant roots, and the adults feed on ...

Coconut rhinoceros beetle grubs have been found at a residence in Waikoloa Village on Hawaii Island, the state Department of Agriculture announced Friday. It is the first discovery of the invasive ...

What is less lovely than a summer blossom? The sight of a Japanese beetle on that blossom, shiny as an oil slick. “We’re hearing quite a few reports about the beetles this year,” according to Sharon ...

Grubs are pesky beetle larvae that live in soil and feed on plant roots, harming your flowers and vegetables. The good news? There are plenty of ways to keep these unwanted garden guests away, from ...

State officials today confirmed that invasive coconut rhinoceros beetle grubs, or larvae, have been found in Waikoloa Village on Hawaii island. It is the first discovery of the beetle, a major threat ...

Suddenly Japanese beetles are invading our gardens, stripping our favorite plants practically overnight. How do we combat this annual invasion, now and in the future? You need a long-term strategy to ...

Before peonies bloom in spring their unopened flower buds produce a nectar that feeds a tiny wasp called a Spring Tiphia. These shiny, black, solitary wasps are about half an inch long and are ...

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Coconut rhinoceros beetle grubs have been found at a home in Waikoloa Village, marking the first discovery of the invasive pest on Hawaii Island. The state said a resident ...