Why is Japanese Beetle a Concern in Colorado?
Japanese Beetles are highly destructive pests that can cause:
- Significant defoliation of trees, shrubs, and garden plants
- Turf damage due to grub feeding on grassroots
- Reduced plant vigor and aesthetic quality
- Increased susceptibility of plants to disease and stress
With rising populations in Colorado, managing Japanese beetles early is essential to protect your landscape’s health and appearance.
What is the Japanese Beetle?
The Japanese Beetle (Popillia japonica) is an invasive pest known for causing extensive damage to a wide variety of plants, including ornamental shrubs, trees, turfgrass, and garden vegetables. Originally from Japan, this beetle has spread throughout much of the United States and has increasingly become a problem in Colorado landscapes.
Adult Japanese beetles feed on leaves, flowers, and fruits, skeletonizing foliage by eating the tissue between leaf veins. Their larvae (grubs) live in the soil and feed on grassroots, damaging lawns and turf.
Signs of Japanese Beetle Infestation
- Leaves with a lace-like or skeletonized appearance
- Clusters of adult beetles visible feeding on flowers and foliage
- Brown, patchy areas in lawns caused by grub root damage
- Presence of small white grubs in soil during late summer and fall
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Japanese Beetle Treatment Options in Colorado
At Root Tree Service, our Japanese Beetle management solutions include:
- Adult Beetle Control: Using targeted insecticides applied to affected trees and shrubs during peak beetle activity to reduce feeding damage.
- Grub Control: Applying soil treatments that kill larvae before they mature, protecting lawns and turfgrass.
- Integrated Pest Management (IPM): Combining monitoring, biological controls, and chemical treatments to reduce beetle populations sustainably.
- Preventative Practices: Advising on landscaping techniques and plant selections to minimize beetle attraction.
Why Choose Professional Japanese Beetle Treatment?
Japanese Beetle control requires precise timing and specialized knowledge to be effective. Our certified arborists understand Colorado’s climate and pest lifecycle and apply EPA-registered treatments designed to minimize environmental impact while protecting your plants.
Don’t let Japanese beetles damage your trees, shrubs, and lawn. Early detection and professional treatment can save your landscape and prevent costly damage.
Contact Root Tree Service today for a free Japanese Beetle inspection and customized treatment plan!