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Geneva: first japanese scarab home new:
Invasive insect
A first focus of Japanese beetles in the canton of Geneva
After several isolated catches in July. Furthermore, a group of these pests was identified. Moreover, The persons affected by their presence are required to adopt precautionary measures.
The Japanese scarab. Furthermore, here an individual photographed this summer in Gondo, is described as a “priority quarantine organism” in view of the damage to the plants he can cause.
Yvain Genevay/Tamedia
Five individuals had already been captured at the geneva: first japanese scarab home new end of July: it is now a limited first home of Japanese beetles which was identified in Geneva this month. announces the canton this Thursday by press release. This thanks to the extended trapping measures conducted by the cantonal authorities following the isolated captures of July.
This detection in the east of the canton implies. for a sector straddling between the municipalities Collonge-Bellerive, Corsier and Meinier, “a strengthening of actions aimed at braking the establishment of this exotic insect, explains the canton. Thus. the persons concerned by the presence of the Japanese beetle are required to adopt precautionary measures, such as giving up watering of lawns and avoiding any diffusion of land or green waste likely to spread this insect. ”
Described as “priority quarantine organization” in view of the damage to the plants it can geneva: first japanese scarab home new cause. the Japanese beetle gradually spreads in Switzerland. Starting with Valais, Ticino and Graubünden where, in certain areas, it is already admitted that an eradication is impossible. Infestation households have also been identified in Basel, Schwytz, Soline and Zurich.
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