Josie Ryan, APHIS' National Operations Manager for the ALB Eradication Program says, “August is an ideal time of year to look for the beetle and the damage it causes. Adult beetles are emerging now.

Here’s why Japanese beetles are considered such a pest, how to protect your plants from damage and control populations.

Jackson’s Greenhouse shared information and advice with 13 News on how to prevent them from tearing up your garden. “They ...