The Japanese Beetle
The Origin and Impact Of The Japanese Beetle The Japanese beetle (Popillia japonica), originally native to Japan, has become an invasive species in the United States. Minnesota is one of the many states where the Japanese beetle is considered a firmly established pest. Both as grubs (the larval stage) and adults, Japanese beetles are damaging […]
Apple Scab
What Exactly Is Apple Scab? Minnesotans who grow apples at home have to battle many insect pests and diseases to produce a good crop, even if it’s just for residential consumption. Apple scab is the most common disease of ornamental crabapples in Minnesota. The fungus (venturia inaequalis) infects not just crabapples, but also other varieties […]