What the heck is milky spore? Stephen in Ellicott City writes: “When is the best time to apply milky spore to control Japanese beetle grubs in the lawn? How should it be applied, and how often should ...

Suddenly Japanese beetles are invading our gardens, stripping our favorite plants practically overnight. How do we combat this annual invasion, now and in the future? You need a long-term strategy to ...

What are most gardeners wondering about today? How do I get rid of those dang Japanese beetles! First, this year’s update and then last year’s repeated article — couldn’t have said it better myself! = ...

Grubs are beetle larvae that feed on roots and cause damage to lawns and gardens. To prevent and manage grubs, monitor your lawn for signs like spongy turf and apply treatments such as beneficial ...

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Fortunately — until yesterday — I had not experienced an invasion of Japanese Beetles. They have arrived, and I have killed. Here is their history, then my story: JB’s have been working their way into ...

Q: Are there any good ways to control grubs in the lawn without using chemicals? I don’t want to put down anything that’s going to hurt dogs, cats and birds. A: Grubs are the larval form of ...

Are Japanese beetles terrorizing your beloved flowers and plants? For some advice on how to battle the iridescent-looking insects, I reached out to Boulevard Flower Gardens in Chesterfield. Casey ...

If spongy brown patches are appearing on your lawn, chances are its lawn grubs gnawing on the roots of your grass. Known for their distinctive cream color, these pests hatch in the soil in the late ...

Q: I had a bad grub infestation in my lawn this year even though I used Milky Spore twice in the last 15 years. I've since learned that this disease doesn't work against all types of grubs, such as ...