2002 Light-trap Detection Survey for European Chafer, Rhizotrogus majalis (Raz.) (Coleoptera: Scarabeidae), a Turf and Grain Pest Recently Found In B.C., Canada

Eric H. LaGasa¹, Patrik Hertzog², and Denise Bowden²,

Executive Summary

European chafer is an exotic, root feeding beetle pest introduced into the Northeastern U.S. earlier this century, and recently found established in British Columbia, Canada. In the Northeast, it has caused serious impacts to turf, grain, and other crops and is now considered the worst pest of these commodities in some areas. A light-trap detection survey of areas in Northwestern Washington, closest to the known infested site in B.C., Canada, did not detect adult beetles.

1 - Chief Entomologist - Washington State Department of Agriculture, Olympia, Washington 98504-2560
2 -Entomology Aides (Project) - Washington State Department of Agriculture, Olympia, Washington 98504-2560

Eric LaGasa, Chief Entomologist
Washington State Department of Agriculture
Pest Program / Laboratory Services Division
P.O. Box 42560 - 1111 Washington Street
Olympia, Washington 98504-2560
(360) 902-2063 FAX (360) 902-2094
elagasa@agr.wa.gov

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