Vancouver sets up transfer station to fight Japanese beetle
Posted June 18, 2019 10:19 am.
Last Updated June 18, 2019 8:25 pm.
VANCOUVER (NEWS 1130) – The City of Vancouver is hoping to get rid of the Japanese beetle once and for all by cutting off its food source.
A temporary transfer facility has been set up in False Creek at 301 West 1st Avenue to house all soil and plant waste from homes and businesses in the area until Oct. 15.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is restricting plant material and soil from being moved outside the regulated area. The area includes both False Creek and downtown.
The beetles were first seen in False Creek in 2017 and the city has been working to get rid of the destructive pests ever since. They feed on over 300 species of plants and can cause significant damage to gardens, nurseries and crops.
City of Vancouver opens up temporary transfer station for green waste in an effort to battle the invasive Japanese Beetle. The pesky bug has done a lot of damage in just 2 years. @BT_Vancouver @CityNewsVAN @NEWS1130 pic.twitter.com/5w4A7YdoTZ
— Greg Harper (@GS_Harper) June 18, 2019
It’s still okay to use the green bin for yard trimmings, as the beetles mostly eat fruit, flowers and leaves.
The specific rules on what can and can’t be moved out of the zone are listed here.
