06/23/2026
๐ชฒโ ๏ธ VIBURNUM LEAF BEETLES ARE HERE โ CHECK YOUR SHRUBS NOW! โ ๏ธ๐ชฒ
If you have viburnums or ninebarks in your landscape, now is the time to take a closer look! ๐๐ฟ
Our Maintenance Manager, Jeremy, has recently seen a significant increase in damage from viburnum leaf beetle larvae, with multiple properties affected in just the past few weeks.
These tiny pests may be hard to spot, but they can cause BIG damage. ๐ฌ Much like Japanese beetles, viburnum leaf beetles can skeletonize leaves and strip shrubs of their foliage in a short amount of time, leaving plants stressed, weakened, and unsightly.
๐ฑ What to look for:
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Leaves that appear chewed, lacy, or skeletonized
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Small larvae hiding on the undersides of leaves
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Damage on viburnums AND ninebarks
The tricky part? These larvae blend in well and spend most of their time feeding underneath the leaves. If treatment is needed, be sure to thoroughly cover the undersides of the foliage where they're hiding.
๐ฅ Check out the video above to learn what to look for and how to protect your plants.
And one more heads-up... ๐ชฒ Japanese beetles are expected to arrive in the coming weeks as well.
If you have questions or need help identifying damage in your landscape, we're happy to help! ๐ณ๐
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