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Jul 7, 2026
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Why are parks in St. John’s being closed during beetle treatment?
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Why are parks in St. John’s being closed during beetle treatment?
Parks in St. John’s have been temporarily closed during Japanese beetle treatment, with access restricted while work is carried out and treated areas are left to dry before reopening
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By Shauna Bernard
Published Jul 07, 2026
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Japanese Beetle photo from the Government of Canada plant health survey report for 2024-2025. Contri…
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