Provincial and federal officials are working together to help eradicate the presence of Japanese beetle in the St. John’s area.
The invasive species, which is regulated under the Plant Protection Act, has no natural predators and is highly destructive.
The beetle was detected in the metro region over the last two years, indicating that the creatures are overwintering in the area.
(VOCM News)
Japanese beetle can spread quickly, especially when it’s windy or if plants or soil are moved around.
Work is ongoing to monitor areas where Japanese beetle were previously detected.
The eradication program includes restricting the movement of soil or plants around detection sites, and the use of larvicides which have proven effective, with no impact on local animals, birds, bees or other pollinators.
