Bugs eating my leaves

jaker_1976 · 23rd July 2011, 06:15 AM

I am new here and this year we have these strange beatle looking bugs eating my trees.

What are they and what can I do to stop this now and for years to come?

jaker_1976 · 23rd July 2011, 06:18 AM

ahh my picture will not post

jaker_1976 · 23rd July 2011, 06:25 AM

Ok there we go I hope.

Eric Frei · 23rd July 2011, 08:08 AM

I think those two are you know, having a one night stand or something.

Just get some bug spray, imidacloprid.

Here's a good reference for beetles and bugs of North America

Brent Ferris · 23rd July 2011, 09:53 AM

They look a bit like Lady bugs, mating, and if so lady bugs eat a number of harmful insects, in both the adult form and the larval form - so correct Identification is really important. Are you destroying a beneficial insect, or a monster?
The leaf looks a lot like Linden or Basswood. THis may help one of our Entomologists identify the insect species.

Eric Frei · 23rd July 2011, 10:02 AM

They certainly do not look like ladybugs.

Ladybugs do not skeletonise leaves.

Garry Brockley · 23rd July 2011, 03:57 PM

They are mating Popillia japonica
The Japanese beetle, Popillia japonica Newman, is a widespread and destructive pest of turf, landscape, and ornamental plants in the United States. It is also a pest of several fruit, garden, and field crops, and has a total host range of more than 300 plant species. Adult Japanese beetles feed on foliage, flowers, and fruits. Leaves are typically skeletonized or left with only tough network of veins. The larvae, commonly known as white grubs, primarily feed on roots of grasses often destroying turf in lawns, parks, and golf courses. Currently the Japanese beetle is the most widespread pest of turfgrass and costs the turf and ornamental industry approximately $450 million each year in management alone (Potter and Held 2002).
from this website http://entnemdept.ufl.edu/creatures/...ese_beetle.htm

Eric Frei · 23rd July 2011, 04:48 PM

Great find .... kill'm I say

Brent Ferris · 24th July 2011, 08:05 AM

[QUOTE=Eric Frei;114087]They certainly do not look like ladybugs.

Thanks for the correction. I suppose it not believable, but I have never actually seen Japanese beetles, and there is only so much you can infer from hearing about them.

BirchBear · 27th July 2011, 11:54 PM

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Ok there we go I hope.

That is EXACTLY what I have at my house they are Japanese Beetles and they are destroying my Birch tree I have hundreds of leaves that are perferated by these little &%$#@!. Wish I knew what to do..........

Garry Brockley · 28th July 2011, 06:42 AM

try a confidor treatment either a spray over the whole plant or root treatment if your un sure call an arborist they will be able to take care of the problem for you!

23rd July 2011, 06:15 AM	#1
jaker_1976 I'm new here so be nice Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Boone Iowa Posts: 3	Bugs eating my leaves I am new here and this year we have these strange beatle looking bugs eating my trees. What are they and what can I do to stop this now and for years to come?

23rd July 2011, 06:18 AM	#2
jaker_1976 I'm new here so be nice Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Boone Iowa Posts: 3	Re: Bugs eating my leaves ahh my picture will not post

23rd July 2011, 06:25 AM	#3
jaker_1976 I'm new here so be nice Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Boone Iowa Posts: 3	Re: Bugs eating my leaves Ok there we go I hope.

23rd July 2011, 08:08 AM	#4
Eric Frei Admin - Owner Palm & Tree Services in Brisbane Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 12,990	Re: Bugs eating my leaves I think those two are you know, having a one night stand or something. Just get some bug spray, imidacloprid. Here's a good reference for beetles and bugs of North America __________________ Protect your rights to work - Join Australian Tree Association My businesses:- Qualified Brisbane Palm and Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding Brisbane \| Brisbane - Gold Coast Consulting Arborist

23rd July 2011, 09:53 AM	#5
Brent Ferris Veteran Heritage Status Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,555	Re: Bugs eating my leaves They look a bit like Lady bugs, mating, and if so lady bugs eat a number of harmful insects, in both the adult form and the larval form - so correct Identification is really important. Are you destroying a beneficial insect, or a monster? The leaf looks a lot like Linden or Basswood. THis may help one of our Entomologists identify the insect species. __________________ My business: Tree Pruning and Removals -- Strump Removals -- Advice -- Consulting -- Arborist Reports Consulting Forester If you want an honest opinion, call Brent Ferris...because, Trees want to Live Too ! We do great jobs, even in small yards. Free Estimates Oakville to Oshawa - North to Bradford (Will travel further if cost of travelling covered) Email -- treeshaveneeds@3web.com Cell 416-460-5704 Last edited by Brent Ferris; 23rd July 2011 at 09:54 AM. Reason: added thought

23rd July 2011, 10:02 AM	#6
Eric Frei Admin - Owner Palm & Tree Services in Brisbane Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 12,990	Re: Bugs eating my leaves They certainly do not look like ladybugs. Ladybugs do not skeletonise leaves. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Protect your rights to work - Join Australian Tree Association My businesses:- Qualified Brisbane Palm and Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding Brisbane \| Brisbane - Gold Coast Consulting Arborist

23rd July 2011, 03:57 PM	#7
Garry Brockley Bayside Tree Care Brisbane Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Brisbane Aus Posts: 1,641	Re: Bugs eating my leaves They are mating Popillia japonica The Japanese beetle, Popillia japonica Newman, is a widespread and destructive pest of turf, landscape, and ornamental plants in the United States. It is also a pest of several fruit, garden, and field crops, and has a total host range of more than 300 plant species. Adult Japanese beetles feed on foliage, flowers, and fruits. Leaves are typically skeletonized or left with only tough network of veins. The larvae, commonly known as white grubs, primarily feed on roots of grasses often destroying turf in lawns, parks, and golf courses. Currently the Japanese beetle is the most widespread pest of turfgrass and costs the turf and ornamental industry approximately $450 million each year in management alone (Potter and Held 2002). from this website http://entnemdept.ufl.edu/creatures/...ese_beetle.htm __________________ My business:- Brisbane Bayside Tree Care

23rd July 2011, 04:48 PM	#8
Eric Frei Admin - Owner Palm & Tree Services in Brisbane Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 12,990	Re: Bugs eating my leaves Great find .... kill'm I say __________________ Protect your rights to work - Join Australian Tree Association My businesses:- Qualified Brisbane Palm and Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding Brisbane \| Brisbane - Gold Coast Consulting Arborist

24th July 2011, 08:05 AM	#9
Brent Ferris Veteran Heritage Status Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,555	Re: Bugs eating my leaves [QUOTE=Eric Frei;114087]They certainly do not look like ladybugs. Thanks for the correction. I suppose it not believable, but I have never actually seen Japanese beetles, and there is only so much you can infer from hearing about them. __________________ My business: Tree Pruning and Removals -- Strump Removals -- Advice -- Consulting -- Arborist Reports Consulting Forester If you want an honest opinion, call Brent Ferris...because, Trees want to Live Too ! We do great jobs, even in small yards. Free Estimates Oakville to Oshawa - North to Bradford (Will travel further if cost of travelling covered) Email -- treeshaveneeds@3web.com Cell 416-460-5704

28th July 2011, 06:42 AM	#11
Garry Brockley Bayside Tree Care Brisbane Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Brisbane Aus Posts: 1,641	Re: Bugs eating my leaves try a confidor treatment either a spray over the whole plant or root treatment if your un sure call an arborist they will be able to take care of the problem for you! __________________ My business:- Brisbane Bayside Tree Care

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