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Jul 22, 2026
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Researchers working to confirm Japanese beetle-killing insect's presence in Nova Scotia
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Article Excerpt
There are some indications of hope in the fight of Nova Scotia gardeners, farmers, grape growers and property owners against the destructive Japanese beetle. The voracious invasive insect can strip leaves off trees, shrubs and plants in short order, especially if they arrive en masse. There are no real controls in place except picking beetles […]
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