2023 Japanese Beetle Technical Briefing Session

The first Japanese Beetle detection was in 2017. At that time, trap numbers were low and there was no treatment applied until the following year. After the first traps were set in 2018, trapping numbers have been increasing each year and are now at almost 6,000 traps to ensure that the pest is being detected.

Site assessments do not always have to take place on site – they may be done virtually if sufficient photos and information have been provided; however, if a site visit needs to take place, CFIA will visit within 5 business days (the same standard as movement certificates).

To contact the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA):

• Call: 604-292-5742
• Email: [email protected]
• Website: inspection.canada.ca/jb (English) or inspection.canada.ca/sj (French)

Exempted articles outside of the flight period are only valid if they are moved into a regulated area after the flight time is over (October 15) and moved out of the regulated area before the flight time begins (June 15).

Yes, it is publicly available on the CFIA website and accessible to everyone. That being said, it is a broad regulatory document, and there is more helpful operational information on the website.

Read D-96-15

Read the Guidance Document which has more detailed information applicable to day-to-day activities

The CFIA has a compliance framework, and they review non-compliance on a case-by-case basis considering the extent of the non-compliance, its impact, and whether it is a repeat offence. Their initial approach is one of education; however, for repeat or extreme non-compliance, administrative penalties (fines) will be imposed. The CFIA will also increase auditing and monitoring of those who have been found to be non-compliant.

More specific information about the possible consequences of non-compliance can be found here.

The best solution is to remove soil from the plant by shaking it or even cutting the plant off the soil. Otherwise, it must go to the Vancouver Landfill in Delta.

Last year, green waste was composted instead of deep buried.

Yes, in that it is composted, but people must not dispose of soil in the bins as it spoils the compost.

If a company holds a movement certificate that was received prior to May 5, 2023, it needs to be re-issued. The CFIA is prioritizing these cases.

Burnaby’s Eco Centre accepts green waste and Japanese Beetle plants with small amounts of soil. Large amounts of soil or turf grass must go to the Vancouver Landfill*. For more information, see the Eco Centre website.

Port Coquitlam takes their green waste to the Convertus biofuel facility in Surrey. All cities do not want soil in their green bins, but Port Coquitlam treats all green waste as if there is soil in it. For more information on the biofuel facility, click here.

All municipalities manage Japanese Beetle waste in a manner that ensures no beetles in any growth stage can survive.

*It is important to note that if you are taking Japanese Beetle regulated material directly to the Vancouver Landfill for deep burial, you must fill out an application first. This can take up to 24 hours.

No. Sanitation and ensuring that trucks have no extra green waste on them is still good practice. Making sure the load is properly tarped, etc, is still valid.

CFIA’s updated Guidance Document includes Best Management Practices.