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June 23, 2007
They're baaack!
Every year my basil and geraniums get attacked by the dreaded Japanese Beetle (Popillia japonica). It has been dry this year so insects in general have been held off, but we've had rain recently. Damn! Why does it not surprise me they spread from New Jersey!
One of the critters having a feast

Some of the damage

Posted by nezbitthecat at June 23, 2007 09:02 AM
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