• Irrigate eficiently. Drought stressed plants are more susceptible to damage • Try companion planting with catnip, sage and mint to repel beetles • Plant trap crops (mustard is good) Least …

Pine bark beetles create tunnels under the bark, and the shape and location of these tunnels can help you identify the species causing the infestation (see inset).

Before using any of these chemicals, check the label for particular formulations registered for Japanese beetles, read the entire label, and carefully follow instructions regarding application …

There are around 40 families of beetles that contain predatory insects. Two of the most important are the lady beetles and the ground beetles. Lady beetles (both larvae and adults) are …

Beetles are incredibly diverse and adaptable to their surroundings. The assorted shapes and sizes of their legs, wings, antennae, and mouthparts allow them to live almost any-where on …

Life Cycle–Complete metamorphosis: Adults lay eggs. Larvae eat, grow and molt. This stage is repeated a varying number of times, depending on species, until hormonal changes cause the …

Tree fungi transported by conifer-infesting bark beetles in New Mexico are called either “blue stain” or “brown stain” fungi for the colors that streak and down grade the wood after it is infested.