Public Advisory: Efforts Continue to Eradicate Invasive Beetle

The article reports that the Newfoundland and Labrador government, in coordination with the CFIA and the City of St. John’s, is conducting targeted larvicide treatments in St. John’s parks to control Japanese beetles. It notes that parks are closed during and shortly after treatment to ensure safety and drying time, with reopening depending on weather…

The article reports that Newfoundland and Labrador is actively fighting the invasive Japanese beetle and believes its efforts could serve as a model for the rest of Canada. It notes the beetle has been detected several times and frames the province’s actions as a potential example for nationwide response.

The Newfoundland and Labrador government is calling in more support to combat over 20 wildfires burning out of control in Labrador. A fire ban is in effect for the region, and Labrador City remains in a state of emergency as fires near the community continue to grow.

The article reports that the Labrador West wildfire near Emerillon Lake is now classified as being held after it was reported out of control Tuesday evening. It notes that two waterbombers and three helicopters were deployed, with continued suppression efforts by aircraft and ground crews, and that the fire index is high with burn permits suspended and a…

The Department of Forestry, Agriculture and Lands, in collaboration with the Canadian Food Inspection Agency and industry stakeholders, is continuing an eradication response to detections of Japanese beetle in the St. John’s area. The program restricts movement of soil and plant material around detected sites and uses the larvicides Acelepryn and Mamba,…

The Department of Forestry, Agriculture and Lands, in partnership with the Canadian Food Inspection Agency and industry stakeholders, is responding to increased detections of Japanese beetle in the St. John’s area and is monitoring affected areas. An eradication program restricts movement of soil and plant material around detected sites and uses…

The article reports that increased detections of Japanese beetle in the St. John’s area have led Newfoundland and Labrador’s Department of Forestry, Agriculture and Lands to collaborate with the Canadian Food Inspection Agency and industry groups to eradicate the insect. It states that an eradication program restricts movement of soil and plant material…