The first Japanese beetle found in America was discovered in New Jersey in 1916. Prior to this time, the beetle was only found in Japan where it is not a major pest. In 1937, beetles were discovered in Kentucky. By the 1950’s and the 1960’s the population of beetles rose quickly and spread throughout Kentucky and into other states.
The eastern part of the US provides plenty of grass where grubs can live and numerous species of plants on which adults feed. This, along with no real effective natural enemies makes this part of the country a perfect place for …read more
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