Japanese Beetle

Japanese Beetle (Popillia japonica)

Identification

• Adults are metallic green and brownish-copper.
• Larvae are creamy white C-shaped grubs that feed on the roots of turf grass.

Reasons for Control

• Japanese beetles are a destructive exotic pest that have been long established in the eastern US. A small infestation was discovered in Palisade in 2002 which was eradicated by a cooperative effort led by the UGVPCD.
• Adults feed on leaves, buds, fruits and flowers of many common garden and landscape plants.

Control Notes

• UGVPCD is continuing to monitor JB populations and CDA is regulating movement of potential JB infested plants to western CO.