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Plant Protection - Japanese Beetle Compliance Program

All nursery or greenhouse shipments of nursery stock into Category 1 & 2 states must be treated according to the U.S. Domestic Japanese Beetle Harmonization Plan. See web link below. Note: This website includes a regularly updated list of all Category 1 & 2 states. 


Growers who ship frequently into Category 1 & 2 states may chose to enter into a Compliance Agreement with the Georgia Department of Agriculture. Treatment options under the Compliance Agreement include Dip treatments for B&B Trees and Container Plants, Soil Surface treatments, and/or the Japanese Beetle Management Strategy. The Management Strategy will probably be the most economical approach for most Georgia nurseries. In order to comply with the Strategy, the nursery must sample for Japanese beetle larvae (grubs), maintain a weed-free area, and conduct regular treatments for control of Japanese beetles. Either the entire nursery, or selected blocks within the nursery, may participate in this program. Shipments of nursery stock into states where the Japanese beetle is already established are unrestricted.

U.S. Domestic Japanese Beetle Harmonization Plan

For more information, check out USDA's website at:
USDA Japanese Beetle Information