Red alarm level: Japanese worker for the first time in Bavaria!

Red alarm level: Japanese worker for the first time in Bavaria!

The discovery of the Japanese worker in Bavaria raises questions about the effects on domestic flora and agriculture. The invasive pest has been detected for the first time in the region and could cause potentially great damage.

Latest developments in agriculture

The Bavarian State Institute for Agriculture (LFL) has communicated the discovery of a Japanese worker in a trap near Lindau (Lake Constance). This find was confirmed by an official laboratory. Previously, the beetle had already been detected in Switzerland and Baden-Württemberg. This discovery in the Bavarian area may mean an extended mapping of the pest, which is characterized by its versatile diet.

hazard from the diversity

The Japanese beetle is known for the fact that it feeds on over 400 different plants. The affected plants include important varieties such as vines, berry fruits as well as vegetables such as corn and soy, which are of great socio -economic importance. Landscape trees such as linden or birch and ornamental plants such as roses and glycinia can also suffer from their influence. This leaves room for concern, not only for nature, but also for the economic effects on farmers in the region.

vigilance is required

The state institution has already drawn up further traps in several regions due to this discovery to monitor the appearance of the Japanese worker. The trap in which the beetle was caught is installed near the A96 motorway and uses special attractants that attract him. This highway leads to southern areas, which are already very infected with Japanese jokers, which could favor a possible spread to the Bavarian area.

recognize and report

The LFL calls the population for help: If someone suspects a Japanese beetle, this should be reported immediately. However, the beetle can easily be confused with other domestic beetles, which requires an exact determination. The Japanese beetle is about one centimeter tall and is characterized by its metallic-green shimmering neck shield and brown wing ceilings. The white hair tufts on the sides and abdomen, which help him, are particularly striking.

The spread of the pest

Another aspect of this discovery is the possible spread of the beetle. Usually, the Japanese beetle would only move 1.5 to 5 kilometers per year without human support. It is therefore assumed that the captured beetle may have "traveled" from other countries. So far, the LFL expects that no other beetles are caught and demands healthy skepticism about massive infestation.

The situation in Bavaria shows how important it is to be informed about the dangers of invasive species and act proactively to protect the domestic ecosystems.