Despite their invasive nature, Asian lady beetles do plants more good than harm. Their primary diet is aphids, which infest many garden plants and are among the most ubiquitous and persistent ...

There’s another emerging issue happening in soils that tend to be sandier. “Asiatic garden beetle is another new emerging pest for us here in Michigan,” Bauer says. “It likes sandier soils ...

Ladybug vs Asian beetle: what’s the difference ... If there are any milkweeds in your garden, this beetle will show up, especially if you grow common milkweed, its favorite host plant.