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  • 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 …