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Japanese beetle
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Japanese beetle spread in Europe
5 clusters · 14 sources · last updated
Latest: Japanese beetle detection near Hungarian border triggers Nébih response
In late June/early July 2026, two Japanese beetles were captured in Alsace (Mulhouse, Saint‑Hippolyte), confirming the pest’s first presence in France. The French DRAAF and Ministry of Agriculture responded with nationwi
Japanese beetle spread in Midwest US
2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated
Latest: Japanese beetles swarm Wisconsin yards as feeding peaks
In late July 2026, reports from Iowa and Minnesota detailed extensive damage from Japanese beetles to fruiting trees, ornamental plants, and crops. Experts highlighted the use of the Winsome fly, a parasitic biological c
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