Fight Against Japan Beetle Goes Into a New Round

The pest can destroy millions of values - experts appeal to Italian holidaymakersIt infects orchards, vineyards and forests: the Japanese beetle probably comes back to South Baden again this year. The focus of the pest population in the region is up to now Basel. But also on our side of the border there were finds of the beetle last year. Switzerland alone expects by the beetle annually with possible damages in the amount of several hundred mill…

According to experts, the Japanese beetle could also spread in Germany. Travellers are also in demand in defence.

As soon as a first beetle is found, a new general decree with an irrigation ban will enter into force.