Battle with the Japanese Beetle: Vancouver fighting invasive species

There's a battle with the Japanese Beetle brewing in Vancouver, one of the many cities across Canada fighting the invasive species. Here's what you can do to help stop the Japanese Beetle from spreading.
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[@pawel115]

I thought this was story about Yoko Ono.

[@petepete2284]

how do think it got here .????? Shipping shipping shipping , Check imports more diligent. Do your job better, customs ppl.

[@seamusferguson326]

They have attacked my hops here in Ont... Used a couple hormone traps... And feed them by the thousands to my pond... Have not seen an infestation in years...

[@samiam5557]

Damn things been in michigan for 10yrs.

[@ellenfisher6341]

They have been here in Virginia for decades ~ can't ever remember a time we weren't fighting those devils !

[@darlanewcomb3530]

FIND IT'S PREDATOR FIND OUT WHAT ANIMAL EATS THEM SIMPLE .

[@jctai100]

yea, just like Australia did...hahaha

[@dannmarceau]

Lol, good thing you have no position of power in the world, simple.

[@darlanewcomb3530]

@Joshua Ervin YOUR EXACTLY RIGHT OUR IMPORT + EXPORT

[@skinnydee1886]

@@darlanewcomb3530 YOUR? REALLY!!!

[@artemis4478]

Because that always works....

[@mcgeepoletto994]

Jeez theyve been in ct for FOREVER.

[@ellenfisher6341]

Same here in Virginia.

[@craigostapowich3864]

Napalm.

[@beneiseoleinmheart5614]

What is that? And why did u post it?

[@craigostapowich3864]

Purple Rane Google is an amazing product!

[@teebaybie4632]

Being trapped in a vault

[@milcotto4153]

You need to start growing buchwheat: extension.umd.edu/ipm/japanese-beetles-and-natural-enemies Buchwheat is good for you. And maybe it is a good idea to put up more bird houses for the birds that feed on the beetles.

[@Ottee2]

Good information in the link. Nice work.

[@twistedfrannie9311]

I'd love to use the wings in clothing design like they use to in the 1800's.

[@007SpeedMax]

カナブーン

[@thaddcorbett2148]

LOL beetles that have played a bit too much GTA>

[@angelawang2837]

We’ve had these in Ontario for years

[@comeon7304]

I hate this animal

[@chocolate5333]

:3

[@whushaw]

What is the Beetle called? You're just referring to it as Japanese

[@milcotto4153]

The Japanese beetle (Popillia japonica)

[@renataostertag6051]

Oh no !!!! Fear my neighbour has them in her garden !

[@rotatorcuffs8140]

We have those in the gta

[@sweedereed]

i think they're adorable!!!!!