UK declares end of Colorado beetle outbreak

2025-12-11 00:00

The UK government has confirmed the eradication of the Colorado beetle following detections in Kent in July 2023. Laboratory testing identified the pest at two sites that year, prompting monitoring and containment measures. The beetle, recognised by its orange-yellow body and ten black stripes,

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