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  • New Guide Available on Japanese Beetles in Montana

    Laurie Kerzicnik|Jul 30, 2014

    A guide to help Montanans detect, monitor and control Japanese beetles is now available from Montana State University Extension. Prior to 2013, the Japanese beetle was established in a small area of Billings, but had not spread. In 2013, it was introduced into seven municipalities through shipments of infested nursery stock, said insect diagnostician Laurie Kerzicnik. The larvae are pests of turf grass. Lawns with yellow patches might indicate an infestation. The adults feed on more than 300 plants, but they prefer roses, apple, grape, cherry,...