In eastern Australia, the arrival of the summer holidays has traditionally been heralded by big iridescent beetles known as Christmas beetles due to their appearance during the Christmas season. In ...

WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - If you’ve been struggling to deal with Japanese beetles, you’re not alone. It’s estimated that Japanese beetles cause $6-$7 million in plant damage in the U.S. every year. The ...

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Raise your hand if you’ve ever cringed in disgust at a glob of Japanese beetles in your garden or secretly delighted in sending them to their death. What’s that, you can’t raise your hands, because ...

If beetles seem to be everywhere, that’s because they are. Some beetles stand out because they’re colorful. Think about jewel beetles and ladybugs. Others play useful and weird roles in the ecosystem ...

DENVER, Colorado — My big, fragrant Oriental lilies are blooming on the patio. Fortunately, Japanese beetles aren't interested in them. I have very few beetles in my garden. This shows that treating ...

Experts at UConn’s Home and Garden Education Center are warning gardeners about invasive beetles. “They’re not harmful to people,’ said horticulture specialist and educator Pamm Cooper. “They can be ...

If you spot a distinctive black and red bug among the plants and flowers when you're exploring the outdoors, don't touch it. Seriously. Touching that blister beetle can hurt you, leaving a burning ...

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Tiny orange beetles are taking over some homes across Kansas this fall as temperatures grow colder. If you’ve noticed the presence of dozens, hundreds or even thousands of small ...