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Besting the Big Island’s beetles, ‘too late’ for others?

KAILUA, Hawaii (KHON2) — The invasive coconut rhinoceros beetle continues to wreak havoc on Oahu’s trees, recent detections also raised concerns on the Big Island but early efforts appear to be ...
Yahoo

Japanese Beetles Are Making A Big Return To Missouri. Here's What To Do About It

The hot summer months in the U.S. can mean sweltering temperatures, unpredictable thunderstorms, and more bug infestations. While it's natural to see more pests during the summertime, though, some ...
KHON2

Big Island residents asked to help prevent spread of coconut rhinoceros beetles

HAWAII, Hawaii (KHON2) — Residents on the west side of Hawaiʻi Island are being asked to help prevent the spread of the coconut rhinoceros beetle. The county’s Department of Agriculture issued a ...
Nevada Appeal

JoAnne Skelly: Big, striped beetles

What are these funny holes in the ground? someone recently asked Jeff Knight, the state entomologist with Nevada Department of Agriculture. They have straight sides and look as if they were made with ...
WSAW

What you should know if you’re struggling with Japanese beetles

WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - If you’ve been struggling to deal with Japanese beetles, you’re not alone. It’s estimated that Japanese beetles cause $6 million to $7 million in plant damage in the U.S. every ...