JAPANESE BEETLE Effect on the Landscape Sector
Over 200 Affected Common Plants Japanese maple - Acer palmatum Norway maple - Acer platanoides Horse chestnut - Aesculus hippocastanum Hibiscus - Hibiscus syriacus Flowering crab apples/ apple - Malus sp. Cherry trees, fruit trees Prunus sp. Roses Rosa sp. Mountain ash Sorbus americana Grapes - Vitis sp. Rasperries - Rubus sp.
The Stakeholders All landscape business owners and employees (maintenance, construction, turf, plant health, arboriculture) Property owners and renters Business owners with landscapes Public parks / street trees Educational Institutions Community gardens / urban farms / local farmers Golf courses
Where Landscapers Work Single family residences Multi-unit residences Apartment complexes (rental and strata) Commercial properties Parks and botanical gardens Schools Community gardens
Para Space Landscaping - Involvement with CFIA Provided a map and access to properties in the affected area to set up pheromone traps and inspect the landscape
Resident Profile Most residential properties in the zone are multi unit residential properties. The landscaping at these properties is classified as common property or limited common property by the BC Strata Act Therefore decisions regarding the maintenance of the landscapes is under the jurisdiction of the Strata Council
Complexity of Sites in Beetle Zone Many rooftop gardens, green roofs and living walls Community gardens
Complexity of Sites in Beetle Zone Some require access through individual suites, ladders Some require the use of fall protection
Disposal Challenges Disposal of plant material (leaves, twigs and branches), soil, mulch, and bagged grass clippings at the South Vancouver Transfer Station or the Vancouver Landfill
Disposal Challenges During transport, cover landscape waste with a tarp or transport in a sealed container where feasible. Where possible, limit the number of sites visited after you leave the affected zone. Transport landscape waste from the affected zone in as direct a route as possible Sweep out soil debris from transport containers after disposal such that the bin/truck does not represent a risk of spreading JB through dirty containers Aerators and other equipment should be cleaned on-site to prevent movement of potentially infested soil and plant material to other sites.
Disposal Challenges Additional business costs Dump vs. green waste cost Limited locations Additional transportation down time Additional time to clean out trucks and equipment
New Disposal Site??
Our Response Addition of Acelepryn applications to properties in the affected zone Meetings and in-house education for our team Creation of a White Paper to educate our clients on JB Modify our activities to align with recommendations to prevent spread
Client Perspective Para Space Landscaping has 93 strata properties in and adjacent to the affected zone Many clients responded with questions upon receiving our proposal to control JB in February 26% are VERY CONCERNED about this pest and have APPROVED Acelepryn treatment Less than 1% have declined The remaining 73% are discussing
Client Perspective Most of our clients in this area already approve pesticide control of: Root Weevil European Chafer Leather Jacket Lace Bugs Spider Mites Thrips
Potential Impact Reduced availability/ selection of plants to purchase Increased cost to maintain landscapes and/or replace plants/turf Lost revenue if Why bother landscaping? attitudes emerges in frustration
Benefits of Landscapes Environmental Benefits Oxygen creation Storm water management Habitat creation Noise and air pollution reduction Reduction of heat island effect
Benefits of Landscapes Social Benefits Reduction in crime (US Forest Service Study) Improvements in mental health (University of Michigan Study) Improved physical health and social cohesion (Sacramento Study) Faster surgery recovery (Ulrich Study) Improved Senior Health - 10% reduction in medication used & 30% fewer falls (Detweiler et al.)
Benefits of Landscapes Economic Benefits Well maintained landscapes improve property values by 15-20% People are willing to pay 9-12% more for goods purchases in stores that are in landscaped areas (University of Washington Study)
Educating Clients and Property Managers
Eradicate!!!