Invasive Species
Scientists set fungus-filled traps for invasive emerald ash borer in Bedford
“The beetle flies in the trap, falls down on there, escapes from the trap, mates with other emerald ash borers, and transmits the disease.” Continue reading
Boaters can do simple things to protect Manitoba waterways from invasive species
By Amber McGuckin Reporter
With many Manitobans heading out to the lake on the long weekend, the province will be out inspecting boats and helping decontaminate watercrafts. Continue reading
City of Edmonton adds weed-identification feature to 311 app
The new feature will also flag if plants or weeds are noxious or invasive and what action should be taken. Continue reading
University of Regina researchers investigating invasive fish in Saskatchewan
By Kyle Benning Digital Broadcast Journalist
The group has set up 11 stations along the South Saskatchewan River from the Alberta border to Tobin Lake looking for Prussian Carp. Continue reading
Aquatic invasive species pose risk to Saskatchewan waterbodies
One preventative measure the province is taking to stop zebra and quagga mussels from entering Saskatchewan is the clean, drain, dry program. Continue reading
10 trees to be removed from DeWolf Park after HRM detects Emerald Ash Borer infestation
The municipality, in a memo distributed to residents in the Bedford area, says the Emerald Ash Borer has been detected in the area of DeWolf Park. Continue reading
North Surrey ground zero for aerial spray to rid invasive gypsy moths
The first aerial-spraying for invasive gypsy moths of the year begins Wednesday in the Fraser Heights area of Surrey. Continue reading
Zebra mussels in Shoal Lake will not impact Winnipeg drinking water, says city
The City of Winnipeg says the possible arrival of zebra mussels in the city water supply will not have any negative effect on water quality at the tap. Continue reading
Winnipeg’s zebra mussel problem can be tackled, but comes with big price tag: U.S. researcher
Gary Fahnenstiel, a senior research scientist at Michigan Tech Research Institute, said there were major issues with zebra mussels in his state, notably a water emergency in Monroe, Mich. Continue reading
Saskatchewan waterbodies remain free of invasive mussels
Fifty watercraft underwent decontamination and five were found to be carrying aquatic invasive species in Saskatchewan during 2018. Continue reading