The onset of summer brings a wealth of sunshine and other natural resources that nourish and replenish the trees in your Kansas City backyard. Still, the season is not without problems for our large, leafy friends. For example, the Kansas City, Missouri area usually sees an influx of predatory insects that prey on trees beginning in late spring and continuing throughout the summer.
In particular, the Japanese beetle is one of the most voracious pests to infect the Kansas City area. The insect itself is a ½”, metallic green creature with bronze wings. Though the insects love the foliage of corn plants and soybeans, they have been found in over 400 other types of plants.
While the insecticide pyrethrin is an effective antidote to a Japanese beetle infestation, proactive measures such as the use of the natural antifeedant, neem oil, will also work wonders against this predator. In addition, the insects are so slow that you can actually pick them off the plants.
If you need more information on saving your trees from Japanese beetles in particular or on tree care services in Kansas City Missouri in general, visit our website or call us directly at 816-965-6758.
