Beetle Battle: How to Win the War on Japanese Beetles
Japanese beetles may be small, but they can cause big problems in your garden. These shiny green and bronze pests feed on over 300 types of plants, leaving behind skeletonized leaves and weakened plants. If you've seen them around your yard, you're not alone—early to mid-summer is peak season for Japanese beetle activity. But don’t worry! We’ve got the tools and tips you need to take control.
🪲 What Are Japanese Beetles?
Japanese beetles are invasive insects that typically emerge in late June and remain active through August. Adult beetles feed on foliage, flowers, and fruits, while their larvae (grubs) live in the soil and feed on grass roots, damaging lawns.
Signs of Japanese Beetle Damage:
Skeletonized leaves (only the veins remain)
Clusters of beetles feeding on flowers or fruit
Browning patches on your lawn due to grub activity
How to Fight Back: Products That Work
We carry a variety of effective solutions to help you manage beetles this season:
Bonide Japanese Beetle Killer (Ready-to-Use Spray)
Fast-acting and convenient, this spray helps knock down adult beetles on contact. It's ideal for use on roses, grapes, fruit trees, flowers, and shrubs.
Bonide Japanese Beetle Traps
Lure beetles away from your plants with these highly effective traps. Place them away from your garden to draw beetles to the trap instead of your plants.
Replacement Lures & Bags
Already using traps? Stock up on replacement lures and collection bags to keep them working all season long.
💡Pro Tips for Maximum Effectiveness
Time your treatments: Spray beetles early in the morning or late in the evening when they're most active and less likely to fly away.
Use traps strategically: Place traps far away from the plants you’re trying to protect. Traps attract beetles, so you want to lure them away—not draw them in!
Treat grubs in the soil: Late summer to early fall is the best time to apply grub control products if you’ve had beetle issues—this helps reduce next year’s population.
Stop In & Stock Up
We’re fully stocked with everything you need to fight Japanese beetles this season, including:
Ready-to-use sprays
Traps
Replacement lures and bags
And more trusted solutions!
Don’t let these garden pests take over—visit us today and get ahead of the beetle battle. Your plants will thank you!