July 11, 2016

Japanese Beetle: A Common Pest in the Vineyard

The Japanese beetle has been in the United States since 1916 when it was first discovered in New Jersey. By 1920, this pest had migrated to southeastern Pennsylvania and by 1957 this insect could be found in every county in the state. Currently, this pest can be commonly found in all states from Maine to Georgia and as far west as Illinois and Tennessee. Japanese beetle has also been found in parts of Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma and in Utah.