Japanese Beetle Sign Up

THE PEST

The Japanese Beetle is a government recognized and regulated invasive pest. The Beetle aggressively attacks and eats plant material like roots, leaves, flowers, and over 300 species of plants. Despite the extensive damage they can cause to plant life, there is no direct risk to humans.

OUR SERVICE

As you live in a priority area, the government has funded the treatment, containment, and eradication of the Japanese Beetle and our treatment service is FREE. The service typically takes one hour and only requires one application.

Our FREE SERVICE is the application of a larvicide, Acelepryn, which is safe for humans and animals and helps stop the spread of the Japanese Beetle while in its larval stage. It will be applied by our licensed Plant Health Care Technicians. This method has seen great success and, since 2018, resulted in a 98% decrease in Japanese Beetle numbers.

For an overview of treatment zones and communications from local governments, feel free to explore the following links:

 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

  1. How long should I stay off my lawn?
    • Stay off the lawn until it’s dry. If it’s raining, wait 24 hours.
  2. How long does the product remain in the soil?
    • Acelepryn can stay in the treated soil for up to six months.
  3. How long do the signs stay on the lawn?
    • Para Space staff remove them within 48 hours of treatment. Treatment signs are required by law, acting as notice and confirmation of application.
  4. Will this treatment affect my grass seed or nematodes?
    • Acelepryn generally does not harm grass seed or beneficial nematodes.
  5. Did you spray my vegetable garden?
    • No. We only apply to the lawn and a buffer is left for areas like vegetable gardens.

 

A Note from the Ministry: “The application companies/contractors are collecting personal information to arrange for Japanese Beetle treatment on affected properties. This contact information is only used for this purpose. Information is collected under section 26(c) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. If you have questions about collection or use of your contact information, please contact the Project Lead at the Ministry of Agriculture and Food, [email protected] or 778-666-0519.”