Successful Year for Japanese Beetle Eradication Program

Source:  BCLNA update May 20, 2020

The results are in!  Japanese Beetle numbers for 2019 indicate a successful year for the eradication program.

• The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) detected an 86% decrease in Japanese Beetles in Vancouver compared to 2018

• Most of the beetles were caught in False Creek’s David Lam Park (91.9%). This is similar to 2018 and indicates the incursion is still centralized to this area

• Only 4 Japanese Beetles were detected outside of the regulated area, and 2 beetles were found within the regulated area, but outside of the treatment area

• No beetles were detected around the 2018 positive trap in Delta

These positive results indicate your efforts and diligence are working. As we move into year three of a multi-year program, it is imperative that we continue to remain vigilant and adhere to all movement restrictions as defined by the CFIA.

The full 2019 Japanese Beetle Survey Report can be viewed here.  

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