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Japanese Beetle Control Regulation (77/2019).

Country/Territory
Canada
Territorial subdivision
British Columbia
Document type
Regulation
Date
2019
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Cultivated plants
Keyword
Pests/diseases Pesticides Plant protection
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic
Entry into force notes
This Regulation enters into force on 12 April 2019.
Abstract

In this regulation: “Japanese beetle” means an insect of the species Popillia japonica in all its life stages; “Japanese beetle treatment area” means land that is declared to be infested with Japanese beetle under the Plant Protection Act (Canada). If directed by an inspector, an owner or occupier must ensure that treatment of the Japanese beetle is carried out in accordance with the direction. An insecticide suitable for use in the treatment of Japanese beetle is prescribed as the type of treatment that may be the subject of a direction under section 4. Application of the insecticide referred to in subsection (1) to outdoor plants and turf is prescribed as the manner of treatment that may be the subject of a direction under section 4.

Full text
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Website
www.bclaws.ca