Are Your Plants or Lawn Being Attacked by the Japanese Beetle Bug?

If your property has random dead patches, or leaves on your trees look like something attacked them with a scissors, chances are you can thank Japanese beetles.

In the past five years, this voracious pest has rampaged into Ozaukee County,  SE Wisconsin and northern IL. Japanese beetles feast on more than 300 plants. Rose bushes and grape vines are among their top targets.

Japanese beetles are about a half-inch long. Their metallic-green bodies are partly covered by bronze-colored wings. They attack feast on trees and plants with abandon, leaving “skeletonized” leaves that resemble sewing lace. The bugs consume only the material between the veins.

Japanese beetles are the most common turf-grass pest in the U.S. - including Ozaukee County.  Adults bore into grass to lay eggs. The hatched grubs in the lawn devour the roots of grasses and other plants. Brown tracks or large spots result.

If these visions sound familiar, you just want to know how to get rid of Japanese beetles. Grub control application can be used on the larvae. Spraying is the only means of adult Japanese beetle control for your Ozaukee County home.

Ready to confront the Japanese beatles before they destroy your trees and foliage? Schedule an appointment to virtually rid your yard of Japanese beetles. Better yet, save money with our Japanese beetle protection package.

Don’t wait and wonder what Japanese beetles are. Take action at the first sign of their presence. They won’t wait around for you, trust us.