How to Use Japanese beetle in a Sentence

Japanese beetle

noun
  • Both also make a tasty snack for Japanese beetles.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2026
  • Japanese beetles and slugs are pesky nuisances that will go after the basil in your garden.
    — Heather Bien, Southern Living, 16 May 2026
  • Daylilies are sometimes plagued by pests like thrips, slugs, aphids, Japanese beetles, and spider mites.
    — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Nov. 2025
  • The best time to use nematodes is when the Japanese beetles are in the grub stage and most active in the soil.
    — Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 11 June 2026
  • Among the most common pests drawn to rose bushes are aphids, spider mites and Japanese beetles.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
  • The strong scent also deters pests like rabbits, aphids, and Japanese beetles.
    — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 29 Apr. 2026
  • Here are some tips from the Plant Clinic for coping with Japanese beetles and grubs.
    — Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 27 June 2026
  • Common pests are aphids, spider mites, whiteflies, Japanese beetles, slugs, and snails.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 15 Aug. 2025
  • Now is the time to get ahead of the swarms by controlling bagworms, aphids, whiteflies, stinkbugs, and Japanese beetles.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 31 May 2026
  • Common pests include aphids, red spider mites, and Japanese beetles.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2026
  • Among the pests that can harm peach trees are the peach tree borer, oriental fruit moth, stink bugs, and Japanese beetles, all of which feed on the tree.
    — Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 10 Mar. 2026
  • Their tender new growth and high sap content create an easy feeding source for aphids, spider mites and Japanese beetles.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2026
  • Japanese beetles usually appear in late spring or summer.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 7 May 2026
  • June is the start of peak activity for adult Japanese beetles, which feed on a variety of broadleaf foliage and ripe fruits.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 30 May 2026
  • Its aromatic oils are known to deter pests like thrips, aphids, whiteflies, and Japanese beetles, which commonly target bean plants.
    — Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 27 May 2026
  • Japanese Beetles While some insect pests play a role in our ecosystem, the Japanese beetle is not among them.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 7 May 2026
  • Adult Japanese beetles have oval, dark metallic green bodies about 1/4 to 1/2 inch long, with coppery-brown wing covers.
    — Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 27 June 2026
  • Tree borers, aphids, spider mites, and Japanese beetles frequently target apple, peach, and other fruit trees.
    — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Apr. 2026
  • Scout daily for potato beetles, Japanese beetles, and other garden-eating pests.
    — Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 May 2026
  • The Japanese beetle, Popillia japonica, is a scarab beetle about 3/8-inch long.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 30 May 2026
  • Grubs, the larval stage of beetles such as Japanese beetles and June bugs, are notorious garden pests that feed on the roots of cherished plants and grass.
    — Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 8 May 2026
  • When planted with blueberries, alliums help deter Japanese beetles, deer, and aphids.
    — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Apr. 2026
  • Aromatic garlic deters many rose pests, including aphids, spider mites, Japanese beetles, and deer.
    — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Apr. 2026
  • Grubs, the larvae of beetles such as Japanese beetles and June bugs, pose a significant threat to many plants by feeding on their roots while residing in the soil.
    — Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 18 Apr. 2026
  • The strong smell of garlic may be delicious in an Italian restaurant, but pests, specifically aphids and Japanese beetles, will steer clear.
    — Heather Bien, Southern Living, 10 June 2026
  • These trees are also vulnerable to pests and diseases, including leaf curl, brown rot, bacterial spot, borers, scale, aphids, mites, and Japanese beetles.
    — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 29 May 2026
  • Japanese beetles also skeletonize the foliage of roses, hollyhocks, and ornamental trees.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 7 May 2026
  • The aromatic foliage of sages (including herb species) deters aphids and Japanese beetles, while the blossoms support a host of beneficial insects.
    — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2026
  • The aromatic foliage of sages (including herb species) deters aphids and Japanese beetles, while the blossoms support a host of beneficial insects.
    — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2026
  • There are baited Japanese beetle traps, but research at the University of Kentucky shows that the traps attract many more beetles than are actually caught.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 30 May 2026

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