New EU regulation for Popillia japonica
The European Union (EU) has established measures to prevent the establishment and spread of Popillia japonica (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae - EPPO A2 List) and measures for the eradication and containment of that pest within certain demarcated areas of the Union territory. The regulation defines the size of the infested area and associated buffer zone, as well as the eradication and containment measures to be applied. It lists the current areas where containment measures are applied for this pest in Italy. It also includes requirements for official surveys.
Sources
EU (2023) Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/1584 of 1.8.2023 on measures to prevent the establishment and spread of Popillia japonica Newman and on measures for the eradication and containment of that pest within certain demarcated areas of the Union territory. OJL 194, p. 17–38. http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_impl/2023/1584/oj