{"id":6034,"date":"2021-10-18T14:30:54","date_gmt":"2021-10-18T14:30:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/?p=6034"},"modified":"2026-08-07T23:57:00","modified_gmt":"2026-08-07T23:57:00","slug":"how-to-prevent-japanese-beetles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/how-to-prevent-japanese-beetles\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Prevent Japanese Beetles"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes has-medium-font-size\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Key takeaways<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>\u2022 Adult beetles emerge in late June or early July and feed for 4 to 6 weeks before laying eggs.<br>\u2022 Preventive grub treatments work best when applied late spring through mid-July, depending on the active ingredient.<br>\u2022 Skip the beetle traps: research shows they pull in more beetles than they catch.<br>\u2022 Handpicking adults in the early morning is effective on small infestations.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Japanese beetles are among the most destructive lawn and garden pests in the U.S., costing homeowners and municipalities more than $460 million a year in management costs, according to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aphis.usda.gov\/plant-pests-diseases\/japanese-beetle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">USDA APHIS<\/a>. They emerge in late June and feed for 4 to 6 weeks, shredding rose bushes, stripping linden trees, and leaving brown patches across lawns.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here&#8217;s what&#8217;s working in your favor: Japanese beetles are predictable. They show up at the same time every year, feed on the same plants, and lay eggs in the same kind of turf. Time your treatments right, and you can stop most of the damage before it starts.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If grub damage has already gotten ahead of you, <a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/\">local lawn care professionals<\/a> can handle reseeding, fertilization, and recovery while you deal with the beetles up top.<\/p>   <div class=\"wp-block-ub-table-of-contents-block ub_table-of-contents\" id=\"ub_table-of-contents-1f1e8da6-111f-4b8e-9a28-e02840d96da4\" data-linktodivider=\"false\" data-showtext=\"show\" data-hidetext=\"hide\" data-scrolltype=\"auto\" data-enablesmoothscroll=\"false\" data-initiallyhideonmobile=\"false\" data-initiallyshow=\"true\"><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header-container\" style=\"\"> \t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header\" style=\"text-align: left; \"> \t\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-title\" style=\"\">In this article:<\/div> \t\t\t\t \t\t\t<\/div> \t\t<\/div><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-extra-container\" style=\"\"> \t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-container ub_table-of-contents-1-column\"> \t\t\t\t<ul style=\"\"><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/how-to-prevent-japanese-beetles\/#0-what-are-japanese-beetles\" style=\"\">What are Japanese beetles?<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/how-to-prevent-japanese-beetles\/#1-how-to-prevent-japanese-beetles\" style=\"\">How to prevent Japanese beetles<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/how-to-prevent-japanese-beetles\/#6-how-to-kill-japanese-beetles\" style=\"\">How to kill Japanese beetles<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/how-to-prevent-japanese-beetles\/#10-faqs\" style=\"\">FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul> \t\t\t<\/div> \t\t<\/div><\/div>   <h2 id=\"0-what-are-japanese-beetles\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"what-are-japanese-beetles\">What are Japanese beetles?<\/span><\/h2>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"463\" src=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/rsz_lawnlove-japanese-beetle-lifecycle-illustration-v2.png\" alt=\"Japanese beetle lifecycle illustration\" class=\"wp-image-5692\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/rsz_lawnlove-japanese-beetle-lifecycle-illustration-v2.png 800w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/rsz_lawnlove-japanese-beetle-lifecycle-illustration-v2-300x174.png 300w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/rsz_lawnlove-japanese-beetle-lifecycle-illustration-v2-768x444.png 768w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/rsz_lawnlove-japanese-beetle-lifecycle-illustration-v2-610x353.png 610w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/rsz_lawnlove-japanese-beetle-lifecycle-illustration-v2-390x226.png 390w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Infographic by Juan Rodriguez<br><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Japanese beetles (<em>Popillia japonica<\/em>) are invasive insects native to Japan, and first found in the U.S. at a New Jersey nursery in 1916. They&#8217;ve been a homeowner&#8217;s headache ever since.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>How to spot one:<\/strong><\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>About half an inch long<\/li>    <li>Metallic green body<\/li>    <li>Copper-brown wing covers<\/li>    <li>Five small white tufts of hair on each side of the abdomen, plus two white patches at the tip<\/li>    <li>Often clustered on roses, grapes, raspberries, and linden trees<\/li> <\/ul>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Their life cycle (and why it matters for treatment):<\/strong><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Japanese beetles spend most of the year underground as white C-shaped grubs feeding on grass roots. Adults emerge in late June or early July, feed for 4 to 6 weeks, mate, then females burrow back into the soil to lay eggs. The new generation hatches and starts eating roots before winter.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Adults and <a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/how-to-get-rid-of-grubs-in-your-lawn\/\">grubs<\/a> need different treatments at different times of year, which is why timing is everything.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Read more<\/strong>:<a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/common-spring-lawn-pests\/\">&nbsp;<\/a><\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/common-summer-lawn-pests\/\">Common Summer Lawn Pests<\/a><\/li>    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/signs-lawn-pest-damage-vs-disease-vs-drought-stress\/\">Signs of Lawn Pest Damage vs. Disease vs. Drought Stress<\/a><\/li> <\/ul>    <h2 id=\"1-how-to-prevent-japanese-beetles\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"how-to-prevent-japanese-beetles\">How to prevent Japanese beetles<\/span><\/h2>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The most effective strategy combines below-ground grub control with above-ground deterrents. Start with the timing-sensitive step.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Prevention methods<\/strong><\/p>    <figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Method<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Best timing<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Effectiveness<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><br>Chlorantraniliprole<\/td><td>April to early June<\/td><td>High<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Imidacloprid<\/td><td>June to mid-July<\/td><td>High<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Nematodes<\/td><td>August to early September<\/td><td>Moderate<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Neem oil spray<\/td><td>Late June to early August<\/td><td>Moderate<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Milky spore<\/td><td>August to early October<\/td><td>Low<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>    <h3 id=\"2-apply-a-preventive-grub-treatment\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"apply-a-preventive-grub-treatment\">Apply a preventive grub treatment<\/span><\/h3>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is the biggest thing you can do for long-term control. Two preventive insecticides dominate the market, and they go down at different times:<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><strong>Chlorantraniliprole (Acelepryn, GrubEx)<\/strong>: Apply <strong>April through early June<\/strong>. It takes 60 to 90 days to move into the root zone, so it needs a head start.<\/li>    <li><strong>Imidacloprid and other neonicotinoids<\/strong>: Apply <strong>June through mid-July<\/strong>, right at egg hatch. Water in with half an inch to an inch of water immediately after applying.<\/li> <\/ul>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once grubs are mature by late summer, preventive products lose most of their effectiveness, and you&#8217;ll need a curative treatment instead. Per<a href=\"https:\/\/mrtf.org\/article\/research-spotlight-more-on-white-grub-insecticide-efficacy-what-the-data-says-about-application-timing\/\"><\/a>Michigan State University <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canr.msu.edu\/news\/how_to_choose_and_when_to_apply_grub_control_products_for_your_lawn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">research<\/a>, correctly timed preventive applications can reduce grub populations by 75% to 100%.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cSynthetic pyrethroids are commonly marketed for grubs but fairly unreliable for preventive control,&#8221; says Dr. David Held, department chair and alumni professor, Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology, <a href=\"https:\/\/auburn.edu\/about\/extension-outreach.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Auburn University<\/a>. Held says homeowners will have better luck with products containing chlorantraniliprole, thiamethoxam, or imidacloprid.<\/p>    <h3 id=\"3-keep-your-lawn-dense-and-healthy\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"keep-your-lawn-dense-and-healthy\">Keep your lawn dense and healthy<\/span><\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/overseeding.jpg\" alt=\"Person overseeding grass by hand on patchy lawn, scattering seed over thin turf to improve growth and coverage, evenly outdoors.\" class=\"wp-image-46498\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/overseeding.jpg 800w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/overseeding-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/overseeding-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/overseeding-510x382.jpg 510w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/overseeding-610x458.jpg 610w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Overseeding thin spots in lawn. Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/stock.adobe.com\/images\/lawn-overseeding-man-spreading-new-grass-seed-over-an-existing-lawn-to-fill-in-bare-patches-and-make-the-grass-thicker-close-up-view-of-the-hand\/1531029384\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mike Hayward<\/a> \/ Adobe Stock<\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A thick, well-watered lawn handles grub feeding better than a stressed, sparse one. Dense turf also makes it harder for adult females to find bare patches to lay eggs in.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The basics:<\/strong><\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><strong>Mow at 3 to 4 inches<\/strong> rather than scalping the lawn.<\/li>    <li><strong>Water deeply but infrequently<\/strong>, about 1 inch per week.<\/li>    <li><strong>Overseed thin spots<\/strong> in spring and fall before beetle pressure peaks.<\/li>    <li><strong>Skip nighttime watering<\/strong> during peak adult activity, since damp soil is more attractive for egg-laying.<\/li>    <li><strong>Apply neem oil weekly<\/strong> from late June through early August to disrupt adult feeding and reproduction.<\/li> <\/ul>    <h3 id=\"4-use-plants-that-repel-japanese-beetles\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"use-plants-that-repel-japanese-beetles\">Use plants that repel Japanese beetles<\/span><\/h3>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Choosing the right plants in problem areas is one of the easiest long-term wins:<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><strong>Resistant trees and shrubs <\/strong>(USDA APHIS list<strong>)<\/strong>: boxwood, holly, dogwood, forsythia, lilac, magnolia, redbud, red maple, and most conifers<\/li>    <li><strong>Often recommended as repellents<\/strong> (gardener favorites, limited research): catnip, chives, garlic, rue, tansy<\/li> <\/ul>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your property has recurring infestations, avoid planting beetle favorites (roses, lindens, grapes, raspberries, Japanese maples, crabapples).<\/p>    <h3 id=\"5-use-biological-grub-control\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"use-biological-grub-control\">Use biological grub control<\/span><\/h3>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For underground populations, biological controls work well in a lot of yards.<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><strong>Beneficial nematodes<\/strong> are microscopic parasites that hunt down grubs in the soil. Apply from August through early September when young grubs are newly hatched and feeding near the surface. Water the soil thoroughly before and after, since <a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/beneficial-nematodes-for-pest-control\/\">nematodes<\/a> need moisture to move.<\/li>    <li><strong>Milky spore<\/strong> is widely sold, but the <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umn.edu\/yard-and-garden-insects\/japanese-beetles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">University of Minnesota Extension<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Colorado State Extension<\/a> both report that it shouldn&#8217;t be expected to meaningfully reduce grub populations in lawns. For most homeowners, beneficial nematodes are the more reliable biological choice.<\/li> <\/ul>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Read more:<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/milky-spore-for-grub-control\/\">How to Use Milky Spore for Grub Control<\/a><\/li>    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/lawn-care-organic-pest-control-options\/\">Best Organic Pest Control Options for Your Lawn<\/a><\/li>    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/beneficial-insects\/\">Beneficial Insects for the Lawn and Garden: How to Identify and Attract Them<\/a><\/li> <\/ul>    <h2 id=\"6-how-to-kill-japanese-beetles\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"how-to-kill-japanese-beetles\">How to kill Japanese beetles<\/span><\/h2>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/AdobeStock_429450865.jpeg\" alt=\"neem oil in bottle and neem leaf on blue wooden background.\" class=\"wp-image-37281\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/AdobeStock_429450865.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/AdobeStock_429450865-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/AdobeStock_429450865-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/AdobeStock_429450865-610x406.jpeg 610w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Neem oil spray. Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/stock.adobe.com\/images\/neem-oil-in-bottle-and-neem-leaf-on-blue-wooden-background\/429450865\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Alongkorn<\/a> \/ Adobe Stock<\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If adults have already shown up on your roses, you have a few options depending on the size of the infestation and how fast you need results.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Treatment options<\/strong><\/p>    <figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Method<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Best timing<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Effectiveness<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Handpicking<\/td><td>Early morning, first sight<\/td><td>Moderate<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>DIY soap spray<\/td><td>Apply at first sight, reapply<\/td><td>Moderate<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Neem oil spray<\/td><td>June to August<\/td><td>Moderate<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Carbaryl (Sevin)<\/td><td>June to August<\/td><td>High, short-lived<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Pyrethrins<\/td><td>June to September<\/td><td>High, very short-lived<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>    <h3 id=\"7-handpicking-\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"handpicking\">Handpicking&nbsp;<\/span><\/h3>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Wear gloves, knock beetles into a bucket of soapy water, and they&#8217;re done. No chemicals, no equipment, no residual. A few tips from Dr. David Held:<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><strong>In northern states<\/strong>, grab them in the early morning when temperatures are below 70 degrees. Cool overnight temperatures keep beetles grounded and sluggish.<\/li>    <li><strong>In southern states<\/strong>, handpicking is harder. Overnight lows often stay above the beetles&#8217; 70-degree flight threshold, so spray-based methods may work better.<\/li>    <li><strong>Act before damage starts<\/strong>. Once leaves are chewed, they release volatile signals that attract more beetles.<\/li> <\/ul>    <h3 id=\"8-homemade-japanese-beetle-spray\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"homemade-japanese-beetle-spray\">Homemade Japanese beetle spray<\/span><\/h3>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A mix of dish soap and water (1 tablespoon per quart) kills beetles on contact. Neem oil diluted with water and a drop of dish soap also works.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>How to apply:<\/strong><\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><strong>Spray <\/strong>directly on beetles, not just on the plants<\/li>    <li><strong>Reapply<\/strong> every 5 to 7 days during peak activity<\/li>    <li><strong>Avoid<\/strong> spraying in full sun to prevent leaf burn<\/li> <\/ul>    <h3 id=\"9-chemical-insecticides\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"chemical-insecticides\">Chemical insecticides<\/span><\/h3>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For larger infestations, conventional <a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/guide-using-pesticides-lawn\/\">insecticides<\/a> kill adults faster:<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><strong>Carbaryl (Sevin)<\/strong>: kills adults on contact with several days of residual activity<\/li>    <li><strong>Pyrethrins<\/strong>: faster-acting natural option, but needs more frequent reapplication<\/li> <\/ul>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Keep in mind that insecticides only kill what&#8217;s there now. New adults will keep flying in from neighboring properties through July, so plan on multiple applications during peak season.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Read more: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/how-to-get-rid-of-japanese-beetles\/\">How to Get Rid of Japanese Beetles<\/a><\/p>    <h2 id=\"10-faqs\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"faqs\">FAQs<\/span><\/h2>    <div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1779269178924\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Do Japanese beetle traps work?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Not as well as homeowners hope. The traps use floral and pheromone lures that pull beetles in from neighboring properties, but research has consistently shown they attract more beetles than they actually catch, increasing feeding damage in the area right around the trap.\u00a0<br><br>Held recommends keeping traps out of residential plantings entirely. If used at all, they&#8217;re best placed in open green space like a neighborhood park, far from host plants and high-value lawns.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1779269185545\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">When do Japanese beetles come out?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Japanese beetles typically emerge in late June or early July, depending on your region and that spring&#8217;s soil temperatures. Southern states see adults a few weeks earlier than northern states. Peak feeding lasts four to six weeks, usually wrapping up by late July or early August.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1779269192694\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Are Japanese beetles harmful to humans or pets?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">No. Japanese beetles don&#8217;t bite, sting, or carry disease, and they&#8217;re not toxic to dogs or cats. The damage they cause is to plants and turf. Their grubs can cause serious lawn damage when populations are high, but they&#8217;re not a health risk.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>    <h2 id=\"11-hire-a-local-lawn-care-pro-for-recovery\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"hire-a-local-lawn-care-pro-for-recovery\">Hire a local lawn care pro for recovery<\/span><\/h2>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Japanese beetle prevention takes precise timing and more weekends than most people have to spare. Lawn Love can connect you with <a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/\">local lawn care professionals<\/a> who handle aeration, overseeding, and fertilization to get your turf dense enough to bounce back. <a href=\"https:\/\/signup-web.lawnlove.com\/cart\/contact-info?intent=mowing\">Request a quote for service<\/a> in minutes.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Read more<\/strong>:<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/how-to-make-switch-to-organic-lawn-care\/\">How to Make the Switch to Organic Lawn Care This Spring<\/a><\/li>    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/cool-season-vs-warm-season-grass-spring-lawn-care\/\">Spring Lawn Care for Cool-Season and Warm-Season Grass<\/a><\/li>    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/common-spring-lawn-pests\/\">Common Spring Lawn Pests<\/a><\/li> <\/ul>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Main Image: Closeup of Japanese Beetle on a leaf. Image Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/pixabay.com\/photos\/japanese-beetle-beetles-insect-4360260\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pixabay<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Japanese beetles emerge in late June and can destroy your lawn and garden. Learn how to prevent, deter, and kill Japanese beetles before they take over.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":93,"featured_media":6037,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_et_pb_use_builder":"off","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","fifu_image_url":"","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[294],"tags":[161],"class_list":["post-6034","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-pest-control","tag-pest-control"],"acf":[],"featured_image_src":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/rsz_japanese-beetle-g8eeb21700_1280.jpg","author_info":{"display_name":"Raven Wisdom","author_link":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/author\/raven-wisdom\/"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6034","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/93"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6034"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6034\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":48277,"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6034\/revisions\/48277"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/6037"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6034"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6034"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6034"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}