Appendix 1: Regulatory status of areas in Canada and the United States for Japanese beetle (Popillia japonica)
Updated: April 26, 2024
Category 1 - Uninfested / Quarantine pest (see Section 4.4 of D-96-15 for explanation)
Category 2 - Uninfested or partially infested (see Section 4.4 of D-96-15 for explanation)
Category 3 - Partially or generally infested (see Section 4.4 of D-96-15 for explanation)
Category 4 - Area not known to be infested / Unlikely to become established (see Section 4.4 of D-96-15 for explanation)
1. Japanese beetle in Canada
| Infested provinces/territories | Regulatory category |
|---|---|
| New Brunswick (NB) | 3 |
| Nova Scotia (NS) | 3 |
| Ontario (ON) | 3 |
| Prince Edward Island (PE) | 3 |
| Quebec (QC) | 3 |
| Non-infested provinces/territories | Regulatory category |
|---|---|
| Alberta (AB) | 4 |
| British Columbia (BC) | 1 |
| Manitoba (MB) | 4 |
| Newfoundland & Labrador (NL) | 2 |
| Northwest Territories (NT) | 4 |
| Nunavut (NU) | 4 |
| Saskatchewan (SK) | 4 |
| Yukon Territory (YT) | 4 |
2. Japanese beetle in the United States
The regulatory category of each state is listed in Appendix 8 of the United States Japanese Beetle Harmonization Plan. Please consult the USDA-APHIS Japanese Beetle (Popillia japonica Newman) website for further information.
Exporters need to confirm with the importer, prior to shipping, the Japanese Beetle category of the state(s) to which to product will be imported.
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