DENVER, Colorado — Even though Japanese beetles begin to dissipate this time of year, don't let up on them. Try to get every last beetle before they have a chance to mate and lay eggs in your lawn and ...

Japanese beetles aren’t exactly newcomers. These invasive beetles were first found in the U.S. in the early 20th century, likely arriving as grubs in the soil of iris plants imported from Japan.

You tuck cucumber vines into the soil while dreaming of the fresh, crunchy fruits and tart pickles to come. And then one day, you walk into the garden to find holey, sickly plants in place of the lush ...

These pests can ruin your vegetable garden. Flea beetles can wreak havoc in the garden. These insects are recognized by their tiny, shiny bodies that are about the size of a sesame seed. They are ...

This month's early cold snap may have killed a few mountain pine beetles, but probably not many, according to a scientist with the U.S. Forest Service. Unseasonably cold weather sometimes is more ...

DENVER, Colorado — My big, fragrant Oriental lilies are blooming on the patio. Fortunately, Japanese beetles aren't interested in them. I have very few beetles in my garden. This shows that treating ...