Japanese beetles have been detected in traps within the City. As they are an invasive, federally-regulated pest, a Provincial Notice of Requirement to treat public lands for Japanese beetle has been issued. Starting this week and throughout spring, larvicide treatment (Acelepryn) will be taking place in the areas shown in the map in turf areas on public lands ONLY. Not to worry, the treatment is NOT harmful to people, pets, mammals, birds, bees, butterflies, or other animals!
Treatments will start to begin on all impacted sports fields. To give the larvicide a chance to take effect, please avoid these areas on treatment days. There will be City staff and signage present at each site to advise people of program details and best practices.
Learn more at portcoquitlam.ca/japanesebeetle.