The June beetle is a pest that begins its activity while still being a larva

We all have a beetle of June from childhood. This insect is green, which has a fairly powerful shell, tenacious paws and produces a loud buzz during flights. Many of us do not even guess that these cute and bright-looking beetles are the real pests, ready at any moment to eat the leaves of flowers that every gardener carefully grows in his garden.

The June beetle is called so because its activity begins 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 inflict quite a noticeable damage to the garden. It is not accidental that he is considered one of the main pests of the garden plot: all his harmful activity is directed at flowers. In the middle of summer plants need special care. Sunlight and heat reach their peak, and sometimes only watering is not enough to make the flower feel comfortable. Especially when his young leaves are eaten by a June beetle - an insect that is ruthless to plants in their difficult period. Therefore, it is recommended that every effort be made to get rid of it. After all, otherwise you run the risk of remaining without your favorite dahlias, chrysanthemums or, for example, lilacs.

However, it is not only the June beetle itself that 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 pay attention to the petals and leaves, then their offspring - on the root system. When you fertilize the land, loosen it and water it, then create a favorable environment not only for the plants themselves, but for the pests. The larvae of the June beetle are located on the upper part of the root system and suck on its surface. Useful substances rise from the bottoms of the roots and are intercepted by these pests. The appearance of these larvae, which leaves the June beetle as a progeny, is rather unpleasant. They are white and thick curved creatures, reminiscent of caterpillars. Of course, when there are few of them, they can not cause significant damage to the plants. Sometimes their activities generally pass unnoticed. But if you have a large colony on the site, then the struggle With it you have to start immediately.

Probably, many gardeners know what a 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. The diet of their food is also similar. The difference is only in reproduction. Some larvae are very harmful to plants, and they reproduce in the root system of flowers or ornamental bushes, while others feel great in rotten wood. Consequently, the last cubs will not harm your flowers. But in any case, the June beetles are the real pests, and they should be disposed of with special means.