Spring season means warm weather, flowers blooming and a visit from the plant eating green June beetle. “They begin to appear around late May, early June depending on where you are in the state,” said ...

Q: I’ve seen a few big bugs buzzing over my lawn recently, and I think they might be green and stocky, if what I saw crawling in the lawn was the same critter. Are these a pest? Happy to leave them ...

Beetles are the most diverse group of organisms on the planet, so you shouldn’t be surprised to find many different kinds thriving in your garden. Here’s how to separate the good, the bad, and the ...

LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — Have you noticed more beetles flying around recently? If you have, you're not alone. Eric Day, an entomologist at Virginia Tech, said we're seeing a mix of Japanese, green and ...

The larvae come courtesy of the green June beetle that appears in the summer months in Kansas. The grubs are about two inches in length and can appear in large numbers in grassy areas in the fall.

A new type of resident in Lincoln County could be bad news for grape producers. According to Dave Boxler, entomologist for the West Central Research and Extension Center, green June beetles have moved ...

Q: Since this is summer, what has happened to the old June bugs that used to be so numerous around here? I haven’t seen one in years. Answer: Mike Waldvogel, an entomologist with N.C. State University ...

Insects are abundant in landscapes if it is a healthy and diverse ecosystem. Most are harmless, even if they are munching plant leaves. Many are beneficial as prey of harmful insects, pollinators, or ...

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