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Frequently Asked Questions

• Where are Japanese beetles found in the United States?

  Japanese beetle adults attack the foliage, flowers, or fruits of more than 300 different ornamental and agricultural plants. Japanese beetles were first found in the United States in 1916 near Riverton, New Jersey. Since then Japanese beetles have spread throughout most states east of the Mississippi River.

• What is the purpose of the Japanese beetle quarantine?

  APHIS maintains the Japanese Beetle Quarantine and Regulations that can be found in 7 CFR 301.48. The objective of the Japanese Beetle Quarantine is to protect the agriculture of the Western United States and prevent the human-assisted spread of the beetle from the Eastern U.S.

• How to report a Japanese beetle in Washington State?

  If you have seen Japanese beetle in Washington, please report it immediately. You can report sightings using our online reporting map and form. Or you can contact us at [email protected] or 1-800-443-6684. Please send pictures if you have any and include the address where you saw the beetle.

• What kind of plants do Japanese beetles eat?

  Japanese beetles (Popillia japonica) are highly invasive pests of more than 300 plants, including roses, grapes, and hops. The adult beetles damage plants by skeletonizing the foliage. Adults also feed on buds, flowers, and fruit on the plants and are frequently intercepted with fruit from the Eastern U.S.