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Annual Japanese beetle treatments to eradicate the invasive pest are starting across more Washington communities.

With 1,025 unique Pokémon, plenty of design inspiration came straight from nature. Many fans believe the Japanese bee fly inspired the design of the Pokémon Cutiefly. The Japanese bee fly has a fuzzy, ...

Oregon farmers for years have been battling an invasive beetle that “will nibble pretty much on anything that’s green,” said ...

Annual Japanese beetle (Popillia japonica) treatments to eradicate the invasive Japanese beetle are starting this week. The Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) is conducting Japanese ...

PASCO, Wash. - State officials are urging Tri-Cities residents to sign up for free pest treatments as part of an ongoing ...

Japanese scientists have shed light on the evolutionary biology and distribution of Stenopsyche caddisflies, also known as sedge flies, a common insect in Japanese rivers, and a local delicacy. The ...

EVANSVILLE, Ind. — Just when cicadas and the accompanying internet buzz are dying down, a new insect horde has emerged: Japanese beetles. The small, voracious coppery-green beetles are a familiar pest ...

The pet of choice in Japan, as much as cuddly kitties and playful puppies, is the humble bug. The bug has been a key part of Japanese culture from the Heian era classic “The Tale of Genji” to popular ...