It wouldn’t be early summer in Lake of the Ozarks without June bugs flying around your porch light at night. June bugs, also known as May beetles, get their name from emerging in large quantities in June. These beetles are common throughout the state of Missouri, but how much do we know about these interesting creatures? A B Pest Control and Insulation is here to help you learn more about these beetles with a few fun facts:
What do June bugs look like?
June bugs are a blackish or mahogany-colored beetle. Although they are called a bug, they are not technically a bug, but actually part of a different insect order, a beetle. They are part of the scarab beetle family. Scarab beetles are a large family of heavy-bodied, oval beetles with about 30,000 species. The larvae are whitish with heads that are often brownish. They are C-shaped with three pairs of legs. They are typically between ½ - 1 inch as adults and between ¾ - 2 inches as larvae.
What stages do the June bug go through?
June bugs have four different stages of development: egg, larva, pupa and adult. Eggs are laid in the ground and can live for two to three years underground as a larva before surfacing to become an adult. Their total life span is up to four years.
Where can June bugs be found?
June bugs are native to North America and parts of Canada. During the day, they hide out in trees, and at night, they can be found flying clumsily around bright lights, or feeding from the leaves of trees or bushes. As larvae, also known as white grub, they bury underground.
What do June bugs eat?
The larvae live underground and feed on the roots of grasses and other plants. As an adult, they eat the leaves of deciduous trees, such as walnut and oak, and many other plants and bushes. These bugs, although harmless to humans, can damage your grass and trees.
How to get rid of June bugs.
June bugs are harmless to people, but can damage your garden or landscaping. June bugs can be treated as adults, but the best way to get rid of them are to kill June bugs as grubs. A B Pest Control and Insulation can help you avoid the hassle of dealing with June bug infestations. Call 573-964-1100 today or visit our website to request a free quote.
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The first time ever, I am having June bugs just bury themselves in my tomatoes. I understand Sevin spray will combat these, but I would like to know how to prevent this if possible. I have got piles of dead June bugs between my rows -- I just have never seen anything like this! Any suggestions????
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