Thought I would share information and pictures with some of the "new" to growing hops folks for things you might want to know of, for folks that don't know much about insects, and for if you have been lucky enough so far to not encounter these pests and not know what they look like or the damage they do, then maybe you too! I went out to spray insecticide on these beetles earlier today, and glad I had the weather to do it. I didn't get really good pictures of the damaged plants, but I was able to get a few from the sidelines. They (Japanese beetles) are not enjoying the party so much now!! So...here you go...these next pics are of the beetles themselves...