Pest

• Canadian Food Inspection Agency warns of spotted lanternfly pest nears border

  The spotted lanternfly, which is a pest native to China that has been making inroads in the United States since 2014, has not been found alive in Canada.

  Canada

  Sep 26, 2022
  
• B.C. researchers developing ‘insect forecasting’ system

  The team is deploying about 60 special sticky traps that make use of cameras, small computers and artificial intelligence to collect real time data on when bugs are around. 

  Science

  May 28, 2022
  
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• Surprise getaway at Falcon Lake hotel turns into bed bug-infested nightmare, says Winnipeg family

  A Winnipeg family remains upset after how several incidents, including bed bugs at Falcon Lake Hotel were handled.

  Consumer

  Aug 26, 2019
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• Emerald ash borer found in Oromocto, N.B.

  The emerald ash borer is a small green beetle that has no natural predators in North America and has steadily spread throughout Canada and the United States since it first appeared in 2002

  Canada

  Jul 26, 2019
• Spallumcheen farmers organize to combat armyworm infestation

  The pest hasn't typically been seen in the area and the government is still looking for answers.

  Jun 26, 2019
• North Okanagan farms plagued by armyworms: ‘They were totally voracious’

  The pests are eating into both produce and profit, farmers say.

  Jun 17, 2019
• Winnipeg has second-highest rate of bed bugs in Canada

  Winnipeg's sits second in the country with a bed bug problem.

  Lifestyle

  Jan 15, 2019
• Removal of ash trees to begin in Northumberland County

  A 10-year plan to remove ash trees in Northumberland County is now underway.

  Environment

  Jan 2, 2019
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• East Vancouver restaurant cleared to reopen after rat allegedly found in soup

  The Crab Park Chowdery, where a rat was allegedly found in soup, rented a commercial kitchen from Mamie Taylor's.

  Dec 29, 2018
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• Government team scours other Halifax areas after Bedford beetle infestation

  The Canadian Food Inspection Agency announced last month that the emerald ash borer was found for the first time in North America.

  Environment

  Oct 9, 2018