Invasive Insect

• N.S. pilot project pits tiny beetles against invasive insect killing Hemlock trees

  The Hemlock woolly adelgid was first discovered in the province in 2017, causing concern immediately because of the importance of Hemlock trees. 

  Environment

  Nov 1, 2023
  
• Invasive insect, deadly to hemlock trees, reported in Halifax region

  The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has detected an invasive insect, Hemlock Woolly Adelgid, in the Halifax area for the first time -- which is deadly to hemlock trees.

  Environment

  Aug 22, 2023
  
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• No ‘murder hornets’ found in Washington state for 1st year since 2019

  The Invasive Species Council of B.C. told Global News it received some false reports in the last two years, but that none of the insects were confirmed in B.C. in 2021 or 2022. 

  Environment

  Dec 7, 2022
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• Ash tree-killing beetle detected in Fredericton

  According to Natural Resources Canada, up to to 99 per cent of all ash trees are killed within 10 years once the beetle arrives in an area.

  Canada

  Feb 25, 2021
• Invasive pest targeting Okanagan fruit

  The spotted wing drosophila, an invasive pest that targets cherries and other fruit, is showing up in higher numbers this year.

  Jul 17, 2015