June beetle - a pest that begins its activity while still a larva

2024 Author: Henry Conors | [email protected]. Last modified: 2024-02-12 02:55

We all know the June beetle since childhood. This insect is green in color, which has a rather powerful shell, tenacious paws and makes a loud buzz when flying. Many of us do not even realize that these cute and bright-looking beetles are real pests, ready at any moment to feast on the leaves of flowers that every gardener carefully grows in his garden.

The June beetle is called so because it starts its activity in the corresponding summer month. Then, closer to the middle of summer, it disappears. It would seem that his life is short, but during this time he manages to cause very significant damage to the garden. It is no coincidence that he is considered one of the main pests of the garden plot: all his harmful activities are aimed at flowers. In the middle of summer, plants need special care. Sunlight and heat reach their peak, and sometimes watering alone is not enough to make the flower feel comfortable. Especially when its young leaves are eaten by the June beetle - an insect that ruthlesslyto plants in their difficult period. Hence, it is advised to make every effort to get rid of it. Indeed, otherwise you risk being left without your favorite dahlias, chrysanthemums or, for example, lilacs.

However, not only the June beetle itself can spoil the life of your garden. His cubs, while still on the steel of the larvae, also take part in this. Only if adults turn their attention to the petals and leaves, then their offspring - to the root system. When you fertilize the earth, loosen it and water it, you create a favorable environment not only for the plants themselves, but also for pests. June beetle larvae are located on the upper part of the root system and stick to its surface. Useful substances rise from the bottom of the roots and are intercepted by these pests. The appearance of these larvae, which the June beetle leaves as offspring, is rather unpleasant. They are white and thick curved creatures, vaguely resembling caterpillars. Of course, when there are few of them, they will not be able to cause significant harm to plants. Sometimes their activities go unnoticed. But if a large colony has bred on your site, then the fight

you need to start with it immediately.

Probably many gardeners know what the June beetle looks like. The photo of this insect once again emphasizes the power of their shell. Despite the fact that biologists divide these beetles into several species, they all have approximately the same appearance. Their diet is also similar. The difference is only in reproduction. Some larvae are very harmful to plants, and they multiply in the root system of flowers or ornamental bushes, while others thrive in rotten wood. Therefore, the last hatchlings will not harm your flowers. But in any case, June beetles are real pests, and you should get rid of them with the help of special means.