Japanese Beetle and Tri-Cities
Japanese beetles cause leaves to appear skeletonized. Photo Credit: Ohio State University.
Japanese Beetles have been found Pasco this year between the Columbia River and I-182. Japanese Beetle is highly destructive to gardens, landscapes, and, most importantly, local agriculture; that is why the Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) is trying to control and eradicate it from Yakima, Benton, and Franklin counties. They provide treatments with consent in the spring for larvae and ask people to report sittings of Japanese Beetle, treat for the adults, and not take plants, yard debris, or soil out of the quarantine areas. For more information, here are many links to get you started. We carry many insecticides to treat the adults and help educate how to apply the sprays.
WSDA Press Release regarding Japanese Beetle and the Tri-Cities
Japanese Beetle WSDA Detections and Trapping
Japanese Beetle WSU Extension Treatment PDF
Japanese Beetles by the Department of Health
Japanese Beetle WSDA Treatment Consent and Treatment Info
Japanese Beetle in Washington State
Here is what we carry that has Japanese Beetle on the labels
Bioadvanced 3 in 1 Insect, Disease & Mite Control
Captain Jacks Deadbug Brew (Organic)
Bonide Annual Tree and Shrub Insect Control
Bonide Rose Shield Systemic Rose & Flower Care
Bioadvanced Rose and Flower Care
Bonide Neem Max (Organic) has it listed, but it doesn’t kill adults but disrupts the larvae's reproduction cycle or maturation. It’s best to use it in conjunction with another pesticide.