Japanese beetle munching on English daisy by Will Montague
It is rare that you will find only one or two Japanese beetles together because they are very drawn to each other to form a swarm. That’s why they call it an infestation.
Japanese beetles find each other by chemical indicators, and they have evolved this tendency because it helps them to survive. The presence of other beetles is a good indicator that the environment is suitable for their health and reproduction.
You may have seen leaves of trees that have had holes eaten in them by swarms of Japanese beetles. A large group of the insects can actually consume the leaves of trees and leave them to die.
If it is the early summer season and you start to see just a few Japanese beetles, brace yourself because the beetle larva is just beginning to hatch. Within a few weeks you will probably be inundated by them.
Take care of the problem early by applying one or a combination of the organic Japanese beetle killers that I recommend. It’s easier to nip the problem in the bud before the infestation becomes too big and potentially does serious damage to your garden.
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