The study surveyed ornamental plant nurseries in the Eastern United States to understand the pest status and management practices for Systena frontalis beetles. They found that these beetles are a significant problem, causing damage from April to October on various plant species, with Hydrangea being the most affected. Growers mainly rely on visual inspections and broad-spectrum insecticides to control both adult and larval beetles. On average, growers spend around $1,637 per hectare per year on insecticides and labor to manage S. frontalis.