milky spore

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A disease of the white grubs of Japanese beetles, caused by a soil-dwelling bacterium, Paenibacillus popilliae.

Japanese Meaning

土壌中に生息する細菌 Paenibacillus popilliae によって引き起こされる、日本のカブトムシ科の白色幼虫（グラブ）に発生する病気

Gardeners apply milky spore to lawns each spring to control Japanese beetle grubs without harming beneficial insects.

庭師は毎春、芝生のコガネムシの白い幼虫を防除するために、土壌性細菌Paenibacillus popilliaeが引き起こす病気を利用した処理剤を散布します。

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A disease of the white grubs of Japanese beetles, caused by a soil-dwelling bacterium, Paenibacillus popilliae.