The Swiss canton of Geneva is now also affected by an outbreak of Japanese beetles. The canton is implementing measures to curb their spread. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox The area straddles the municipalities of Corsier, Meinier and Collonge-Bellerive, the Department of the Territory announced on Thursday, pointing out that this exotic insect causes major damage to crops and plants in general. + How Switzerland is battling invasive species It is therefore forbidden to water lawns within a one-kilometre radius of the outbreak to prevent the development of soil-dwelling larvae. This first limited outbreak was identified thanks to the extensive trapping measures carried out by the canton following isolated captures reported in July. Five individuals were caught in a trap in the Arve-Lac area, while the other traps were negative. This beetle is spreading rapidly in Switzerland and Europe. Anyone who detects an individual should report it. Translated from ...
