Utah Hopes to Eradicate Japanese Beetles in Orem

Pheromone trap for Japanese beetles in Orem, Utah
Dan Bammes

By Dan Bammes

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Orem, UT – The Utah Department of Agriculture and Food has declared an insect infestation emergency covering much of the west side of Orem. It's about to begin a spraying program, hoping to eradicate Japanese beetles, which were found in the area last year. The state is also imposing a three-year ban on home gardens in the area. KUER's Dan Bammes reports.

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