The Department of Agriculture has confirmed that three Colorado beetles have been found in Ireland over the past two days. Two were discovered in Killarney, County Kerry, and the third in Westport County Mayo. They were found in lettuce of Italian origin.
Report shows poster of the Colorado beetle.
Dead Colorado beetle on display.
Poster showing the type of Italian lettuce where the beetles were discovered.
Poster about the dangers of the beetle for potato crops.
Potatoes being sorted and on display in a supermarket.
A ten pence coin alongside the beetles to show their size.
Lettuce in a crate.
To camera Joe O’Brien.
The reporter is Joe O'Brien.
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