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Japanese Beetles have been a nuisance in Minnesota for a long time. Most of us know what they look like and the damage they can do to vegetation and the roots of turfgrass. The larvae stage feeds on roots while the adults will feed on over 300 varieties of vegetation. Controlling this invasive pest is a must in our landscape if we wish to keep our landscape looking beautiful and healthy.
Understanding this pest will help us better manage it Japanese Beetle return to the surface to feed in early spring in their larvae stage as Grubs. By early June, the Grub emerges as a beetle from the soil. During the middle of the summer the beetle feeds on foliage and reproduces with partners. In August, Japanese Beetles return to the soil to lay eggs. Once the eggs hatch, the larvae continue to feed on roots.

Symptoms of this pest include:
a. thinning out of turf grass all the way to bare patches of dirt. (Grab turf with one hand and pull up; if turf pulls up easily, this is a sign of Grub damage)
b. mole/vole tunnels. These rodents love to feed on Grubs. New tunnels and an increased number of tunnels should raise suspicion.
c. extreme leaf damage. Pictured above is an adult Japanese Beetle feeding and the clear damage that it is causing.

Controlling this pest is best done preventatively and curatively. In the spring and fall a granular insecticide or fertilizer/insecticide can be applied to the turf. The downfall with this is worms and other beneficial insects will also be eradicated. In the middle of the summer a foliar insecticide spray can be used as a contact method of control. This control method is extremely effective. The downfall of this is catching the problem before the beetles defoliate your desired plant. Crop scouting is still the most effective way to stay on top of this problem. Further information can be found at http://www.extension.umn.edu/garden/turfgrass/. The specialists at Barrett can also help diagnose and treat this problem. Contact us today!

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Barrett Lawn Care is a full service outdoor lawn care company specializing in landscaping, garden management, irrigation, fertilization and weed control, commercial lawn care, and commercial snow and ice management. We serve the Twin Cities and surrounding suburbs while providing the highest quality workmanship.