Japanese Beetle Summer Update
Here's an update on the Japanese beetle eradication efforts in the Vancouver area:
Report Japanese Beetle
Japanese beetles are on the move. Report online via the web form or the Report Invasives mobile app. You can also report suspect Japanese beetles to CFIA by calling 604-292-5742 or to BCPF.Japanese.beetle@inspection.gc.ca (with insect photos when possible).
New 2022 Japanese beetle (Popillia japonica) Regulated Areas
In response to the detections of Japanese beetle in the False Creek area of Vancouver, British Columbia (BC) in 2017, the CFIA first established a regulated area in 2018. A revised regulated area came into effect on March 19, 2022, and includes areas within the Cities of Burnaby and Vancouver, BC. The CFIA is restricting the movement of soil, rooted plants with soil, and other plant material that is infested or likely to be infested with Japanese beetle out of the regulated areas. These restrictions are intended to reduce the risk of unintentional human-assisted spread of the beetle.
Until further notice, the following restrictions are in effect:
• The movement of plants with soil attached out of a Japanese beetle regulated area is restricted year-round.
• The movement of soil out of a Japanese beetle regulated area is restricted year-round.
• The movement of plants and plant parts with no soil attached (above-ground plant parts) out of a Japanese beetle regulated area is restricted between June 15 and October 15, to coincide with the emergence of maturing beetles from turf, and adult Japanese beetle flying season.
A CFIA-issued movement certificate is required to move all the regulated articles listed above outside of a regulated area. To apply for a CFIA-issued movement certificate email BCPF.Japanese.Beetle@inspection.gc.ca or call 604-292-5742.
Japanese Beetle Interactive Map and Movement Certificate Application
The movement controls for plant and plant parts with no soil attached out of the Japanese beetle regulated area are now in effect and require a movement certificate. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has created a new Interactive Map where anyone can search their postal code to identify whether they are in a JB regulated area.
Also new is an online movement certificate application and it can be found within the “Movement Controls” section here. Reminder, the issuance of a movement certificate may take up to five business days.
Updated Information for Community Gardens and Yard Waste Disposal
Japanese beetles are known to feed on over 250 plant species including roses, berries, apples and beans, to name a few. Fruits and vegetables grown for consumption can be moved freely out of the regulated area, but taking time to wash, shake and inspect harvested produce will help dislodge hidden beetles before removing goods offsite between June 15th and October 15th each year.
When possible, keep yard waste on-site until after the adult flight period (June 15th and October 15th) or use your municipal green bin for disposal. A movement certificate will be required if landscapers or residents need to remove yard waste, which should be safely secured and taken directly to your municipality’s approved transfer station.
For more information on disposal options and best practices, check out our newly updated fact sheets for Community Gardens and Yard Waste available to download now.
2022 Contacts and Resources
Professional Landscaper Technical Information:
BC Landscape and Nursery Association (BCLNA)
bclna.com/japanesebeetle
604-575-3513
info@bclna.com
Surveillance:
Canada Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)
inspection.canada.ca/jb
1-800-442-2342 or
BCPF.Japanese.beetle@inspection.gc.ca
Eradication Effort:
Invasive Species Council of BC (ISCBC)
bcinvasives.ca/japanesebeetle
1-888-933-3722
BC Ministry of Agriculture
604-556-3001
Regulated Area & Movement Restrictions:
Canada Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)
inspection.canada.ca/jb
1-800-442-2342
Movement Certificates:
Canada Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)
604-292-5742
BCPF.Japanese.beetle@inspection.gc.ca
Treatment:
Tracy Hueppelsheuser
BC Ministry of Agriculture
tracy.hueppelsheuser@gov.bc.ca
General Coordination and Outreach:
Invasive Species Council of BC (ISCBC)
bcinvasives.ca/japanesebeetle
1-888-933-3722