Basil is a popular herb in many gardens, cherished for its aromatic leaves. However, it attracts Japanese beetles, shiny green and copper-colored insects that feed on a wide range of plants.

Japanese beetles feed on more than 300 plants, and can devastate grape crops, strip roses and other garden plants of their leaves, and damage turf at homes, parks and golf courses. An adult Japanese ...

TRI-CITIES, WA. - Efforts to eradicate the Japanese beetle from our region are growing.Leaders from the Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) tell K ...

Japanese beetles, identified by their scientific name Popillia japonica, are highly invasive pests that damage more than 300 plant species, including some of Idaho's top agricultural commodities.

After a second full year of treatments, over 800 beetles were trapped. According to CDA, Japanese Beetles are an invasive species that threatens crops and plants on the western slope.