Japanese Beetle Outbreak Threatens Geneva Agriculture

Geneva implements emergency measures to contain first Japanese beetle outbreak, including watering restrictions within a one-kilometer radius of affected areas.

Key Takeaways

The first confirmed outbreak of Japanese beetles has been identified in the canton of Geneva.
The outbreak affects the municipalities of Corsier, Meinier, and Collonge-Bellerive.
Authorities have banned lawn watering within a one-kilometer radius of the outbreak.
Five Japanese beetles were captured in a single trap in the Arve-Lac area.
Isolated captures of the beetle were previously reported in July.

By The Numbers

beetles captured in a single trap

kilometer

municipalities affected

They Said

"This exotic insect causes major damage to crops and plants in general."
— Department of the Territory

"It is therefore forbidden to water lawns within a one-kilometre radius of the outbreak to prevent the development of soil-dwelling larvae."
— Swissinfo / Authorities

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Sources & References

First outbreak of Japanese beetle identified in Geneva

SWI swissinfo.ch