Japanese Beetle (Popillia japonica) adults are starting to take flight in southern Ontario!  We had our first pheromone trap captures yesterday, Monday June 23, 2025 in Vineland.

Look for shiny green and copper beetles feeding on grape leaves, roses and many other trees and shrubs. Where possible, homeowners can knock adults into a bucket of soapy water (to smother them).

Preventative applications of Intercept and Acelepryn are registered for white grubs (e.g. European chafer, June beetle, and/or Japanese beetle) in nursery and greenhouse production and the application period begins now.

If you’re a commercial facility looking for more direction on what can be applied (and when) for JB control for phytosanitary measures, below is a link to the JB control infographic and article from earlier this spring: