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Help prevent the spread of the Japanese beetle in your region.
The Japanese beetle (Popillia japonica) is currently spreading in Europe and there further north. An invasive species that causes massive damage to agriculture.
The Japanese beetle can feed on over 400 different host plants. Some of these host plants such as grapevines, berries, maize and soybeans are of great socio-economic importance. Landscape trees such as lime and birch, as well as ornamental plants such as roses, wisteria and mallow are also affected.
How can you help?
The international research project IPM-Popillia aims to tackle the challenge of a new risk to plant health in Europe, the invasion of the Japanese beetle.
With the IPM- App, you can upload and report sightings of the Japanese beetle directly from your smartphone. Your photos and information will help the project to understand the spread and to find new ways to stop or contain the Japanese beetle.
Get the App today and share your observations with the IPM Popillia project.
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