Japanese Beetle and Community Gardens - Japanese Beetle and Community Gardens: How Can You Help?

The larvae feed on the roots of turf, ornamental grasses and other plants, while adults Japanese Beetle feed on the flowers, fruits and leaves of over 300 host plant species. [...] To reduce the risk of the beetle spreading, regulated areas (RA) and The movement of plants with soil or soil-related associated movement restrictions on plants and soil have been in matter attached is restricted year-round. [...] But beware— adult beetles are excellent hitchhikers and may become hidden » Do your best to remove as much of the soil as amongst the crevices of leafy vegetation or tuck themselves into possible from root balls and other plant waste prior an ear of corn. [...] dislodge any hidden beetles, thoroughly wash them free of soil, » If the options above are not possible, you must and complete a good visual inspection of the fruits or vegetables apply for a movement certificate from the CFIA prior to moving them off-site. [...] Common Host Plants To move larger quantities of plants with soil attached Japanese beetles are known to feed on over 300 species of host from a regulated area, it must be taken to a landfill for plant.