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Japanese Beetle Threatens Italian Vineyards | San Antonio News
Japanese beetles are wreaking havoc across northern Italy’s vineyards and orchards, leaving behind lace-like leaf damage that weakens plants and threatens harvests. First spotted near Milan in 2014, these invasive pests—known for devouring over 300 plant species—have spread rapidly through Lombardy, Piedmont, and Valle d’Aosta, where historic mountain vineyards are especially vulnerable. With no natural predators in Europe, farmers face grim prospects as sun-blasted grape clusters and failed photosynthesis risk unusable crops. The EU has flagged them as a top pest, triggering containment…
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