Extensive restrictions in Vancouver to halt the spread of harmful Japanese beetle
VANCOUVER – It’s flying season for the Japanese beetle, which has led to more extensive restrictions on land and plants in Vancouver covering much of the city.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency announced the expanded restrictions on Tuesday, halting the movement of plants and soil from Stanley Park to the Fraser River, excluding parts of south and east Vancouver, Point Gray and the University of California endowment lands. BC.
The invasive pest was first discovered in the False Creek area of Vancouver in 2017.
The iridescent copper and green beetle can cause significant damage to landscape and ornamental plants, fruit and vegetable gardens, nurseries, orchards and crops.
A statement from the city says landscapers and residents are encouraged to keep their plant material in place and continue to use their green bins for garden trimmings.
Those wishing to move plants with adhering soil out of the Regulatory Area must contact the inspection authority to obtain a certificate of free movement.
This report from The Canadian Press was first published on June 27, 2023.
