Pests, Weeds & Problems

White grubs are a very serious and destructive ground pest that feed on the roots of turf grasses. They are called "white" grubs because their bodies are white in color and are "C" shaped. Grubs...

Canna is an attractive flowering plant whose leaves serve as a host for Japanese beetles. Japanese beetles are 1/2-inch-long bugs with a metallic green body and copper wings. They eat leaves,...

Pine beetles are mainly found in forests in Western North America. They can, however, also be found all the way from Canada down to Mexico. Pine beetles won't hurt humans or animals, but they will...

Japanese beetles came to the U.S. in 1916 and have since become one of the most common pests in the Eastern part of the country. They have no major predators and usually begin feeding around...

Japanese beetles are about half an inch long and are an attractive iridescent green. They are also pests. The adults, if not controlled, can defoliate a tree. Pesticides are available, but traps...

Even people who never use pesticides often become blood-thirsty when you bring up Japanese beetles. This is because these pests can destroy an entire rose bush or even rose garden in a matter of...

Vegetable weevils are a type of garden pest that attacks leafy garden plants. An elusive pest that is hard to catch in action, the adult vegetable weevil resembles an everyday beetle, but has a...

The Japanese beetle is a highly destructive pest that feeds upon numerous species of trees, plants and turf. The beetle is slightly less than one-half inch long and easily recognizable, possessing...

It is important to keep bugs out of firewood. Termites infesting your firewood could find their way into your home. To keep bugs out of firewood, prevention is your best option. Store firewood...

Japanese Beetles were first detected in 1916 in New Jersey, having been introduced from Japan. Adults are brilliant, metallic green and oval-shaped, about 3/8 inches long. Their wings are a...

Bugs and pests can ruin a plant or tree, and that's only good for the pests. To stop bugs such as Japanese Beetles, using a tarp over the tree can help deter them. The process of tarping a tree...

Japanese beetles can be the source of disdain and utter disgust to an avid gardener. Nothing is more irksome than to wander out into a garden or flowerbed to admire the plants you work so hard to...

Japanese beetles are small greenish-brown bugs that are notorious for destroying plants. The are attracted to sweet smells such as herbs and tomatoes. A group of these beetles can easily destroy a...

If the leaves of the plants in your garden have a lacy appearance, you probably have Japanese beetles, which eat the tender parts of the leaves. Once spring arrives, they seem to come from out of...

Japanese beetles are considered a huge pain when it comes to plants, gardens and trees surrounding homes, but when they come inside looking for a reprieve from less-than-suitable weather, they are...

Japanese beetles have a voracious appetite and tend to live in large colonies. For these two reasons, an infestation of Japanese beetles can quickly do damage to your corn crop, potentially...

Black beetles, also called ground beetles, are considered occasional invaders by the pest-control industry because they are not normally an indoor pest. Black beetles prefer moist areas outside...

Japanese beetles are the bane of almost any garden hobbyist, and even more so for those who incorporate basil into their outdoor paradise. Japanese beetles and their larvae can decimate an herb...

In the months of June and July, Japanese beetles swell in population just in time to destroy rose gardens. Attracted by the smell of the flowers, the beetles feed on buds, leaves and stems....

Japanese beetles are a pest that feed on plants, often in large numbers. When paired with their tendency to eat greedily, an infestation can quickly spell doom to your plant life. If you notice...

Japanese beetles are a particularly troublesome breed of garden pest, with the ability to eat their way through a garden in only a matter of days if they have sufficient numbers. They swarm...

Japanese beetles were accidentally introduced to the United States in 1916 and since then their populations have grown out of control as they work to destroy numerous types of plants in more than...

Grubs are the adolescent form of many beetles. They are C-shaped with brown heads and white bodies. Because they live in the soil and eat the roots of grass, they are damaging to lawns and...

Grubs are the adolescent form of many beetles. They are C-shaped with brown heads and white bodies. Because they live in the soil and eat the roots of grass, they are damaging to lawns and...

The rose plant is a popular ornamental shrub grown for its scented white, pink, red and yellow flowers. Though rose plants are hardy, they are often attacked by beetles that feed on their foliage...

Ladybugs are also known as lady beetles or ladybird beetles. They can be red, yellow, pink, orange, or black in color and usually have spots. They eat many insects, including aphids and spider...

Japanese beetles are native to Japan and first appeared in the United States via southern New Jersey in 1916. Because the beetle has no natural predators in the U.S., its population has gone...

June bugs are small beetles ranging in color from green to brown that inhabit much of the mid-western and eastern United States during the summer months. They are notorious for destroying...

The hosta plant is a type of flowering perennial native to Asia and is now grown throughout North America for ornamental purposes. The plant is relatively hardy, but can sometimes fall prey to...

The potato plant, like most food plants, has to contend with harmful insects that can destroy the crop. Several types of bugs can harm the potato, including potato tuberworms, leafhoppers, and...

Slugs are a commonplace sight in many gardens. These garden bugs can be a detriment to your garden. However, if they are left to their own devices, slugs may devastate your plant population. The...

Ladybugs in your house, on your walls, in your car, in your hair, on your clothes,..., ladybugs everywhere! In the fall of the year, that's what many parts of the country have to deal with! These...

The Asian lady beetle, originally from Asia as the name implies, is a spotted beetle that's now common throughout North America. The beetles are beneficial in gardens because they like to feed on...

Moles are burrowing animals that prefer to stay underground and rarely come to the surface. They build a complex network of underground tunnels and chambers and cannot see well in sunlight. Their...

Asian beetles are a common nuisance in gardens and lawns, especially during the spring and summer months. Beetle traps can be found in hardware and garden stores, but there is a simple, free way...

Black carpet beetles are insects known as fabric pests, due to the fact that they burrow in and consume all types of fabric, causing it to disintegrate. Black carpet beetles are aptly named, as...

Garden beetles can be troublesome insects. They feed off plant leaves and can multiply and pollute our yards. There are retail pesticides available, but these products are often pricey and are no...

Moles are burrowing animals that prefer to stay underground and rarely come to the surface. They build a complex network of underground tunnels and chambers and cannot see well in sunlight. These...

Moles are underground animals that come to the surface only rarely. They live most of their lives in a complex network of underground tunnels and chambers, and are almost blind in sunlight. Their...

Though maintaining a garden has many benefits, one of its most annoying aspects is contending with pests. Luckily, pesticides are available to keep your lawn and plants healthy. However, if not...

Asian Beetles, also know as, Asian Lady Bugs, Asian Lady Beetles, and Japanese Beetles are a huge problem in the fall. These bugs like to congregate on buildings in the late fall. While a...

Not all insects are harmful to tomato plants. Some insects such as ladybugs are very beneficial. Identifying problem insects is a good way to be proactive and avoid potential damage to your tomato...

Japanese beetles are a serious pest in America. Though they have many natural enemies in Japan, they don't have the same kind of balance here, and they are capable of great crop destruction....

The black flea beetle is also known as the western black flea beetle and it has large back legs to allow it to jump far distances. These beetles are attracted to vegetable crops and can destroy...

Identify black beetles, often called carpet beetles, to determine if your home or warehouse has an infestation. The larva of these insects eat natural animal fibers and dry cereals. It's common to...

Moles are underground animals that come to the surface only rarely. They live most of their lives in a complex network of underground tunnels and chambers, and are almost blind in sunlight. Their...

Blister beetles are small bugs that feed on leaves and flowers, and they are common pests of tomato plants. If you notice that the leaves or blooming tomatoes have been eaten, you should start...

Getting rid of Japanese Beetles without using pesticides can be easy. Every year Japanese beetles ruin millions of dollars in crops worldwide. Research has shown that Japanese beetles are repelled...

The Colorado potato beetle is a species native to the southwestern United States and Mexico that has over the past century expanded its range throughout much of North America and even into Europe....

Japanese Beetles do a lot of damage to garden plants. There are many commercial pesticides and Japanese Beetle traps available, but buying them is not necessary. It is very easy to make a Japanese...