If your grass has random brown patches, or leaves on your trees look like someone attacked them with a scissors, chances are you can blame Japanese beetles.
In the past five years, this invasive pest has rampaged into Elmwood Park, southeast
Japanese beetles are about a half-inch in length. 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 Elmwood Park. Adults dig into grass to lay eggs. The hatched grubs in the lawn consume the roots of grasses and other plants. Brown tracks or large spots result.
If these scenarios sound familiar, you just want to know how to get rid of Japanese beetles. Grub control pesticide can be used on the larvae. Spraying is the only means of adult Japanese beetle control for your Elmwood Park home.
Ready to go after the Japanese beatles before they go after 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.