August IPM Insect Scouting Tips
… dectes stem borer, and defoliators (bean leaf beetle, Japanese beetle, grasshoppers, and caterpillars). Control may …
Scoliid Wasps - Lawns
… are beneficial wasps parasitic on beetle grubs , including Japanese beetles. They are not aggressive and generally do not attack …
Calico Scale
… ( Pyracantha ) and possibly wisteria (Wisteria ) - note Japanese wisteria is an invasive vine. Where to look In … beneficials usually suppress calico scale. Look for lady beetles and other natural enemies before deciding to use …
Cottony Camellia Scale
… sprays should be avoided when red-spotted black lady beetles are present, as they are a scale predator. Timing … ( Cladrastis lutea ) Before the peak flowering of Japanese Snowbell ( Styrax japonicus ) Yellowwood blooms Photo: Miri Talabac Japanese Snowbell blooms Photo: Miri Talabac Adapted …
Manage Weeds Without Chemicals in Maryland
… the spring, grow in the summer, and die in the fall (e.g. Japanese stiltgrass , crabgrass ). Limiting seed germination … with strong, extensive root systems (e.g. Canada thistle , Japanese knotweed ) would need to be covered for a longer … and creating habitat for beneficial organisms like ground beetles (natural pest control). Refer to our page about types …
Rosemallow
… becomes too large or if new plants are desired. In summer Japanese beetles, an alien invasive, may attack leaves and flowers, …
Grape Berry Moth
… 2021 By Joseph Fiola, Ph.D. Grape Berry Moth Although the Japanese beetle is rapidly moving to the top of the list in …
Vegetable and Fruit News-July 2023
Less Common Fruits for a Home Garden
… kiwi, though mild damage from spider mites, thrips, and Japanese beetles is possible. Additional resources (PDF) Hardy kiwi … which can prevent fruiting. (“Fuyu” means “winter” in Japanese.) Persimmons are usually dioecious – male and female …
Crop Management
… disease (defoliated by downy) or insects (heavily laced by Japanese beetles) the crop should be reduced. Grower/winery …