Pest
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Canadian Food Inspection Agency warns of spotted lanternfly pest nears borderThe 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.CanadaSep 26, 2022
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B.C. researchers developing ‘insect forecasting’ systemThe 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.ScienceMay 28, 2022
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Surprise getaway at Falcon Lake hotel turns into bed bug-infested nightmare, says Winnipeg familyA Winnipeg family remains upset after how several incidents, including bed bugs at Falcon Lake Hotel were handled.ConsumerAug 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 2002CanadaJul 26, 2019
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Spallumcheen farmers organize to combat armyworm infestationThe pest hasn't typically been seen in the area and the government is still looking for answers.Jun 26, 2019
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North Okanagan farms plagued by armyworms: ‘They were totally voracious’The pests are eating into both produce and profit, farmers say.Jun 17, 2019
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Winnipeg has second-highest rate of bed bugs in CanadaWinnipeg's sits second in the country with a bed bug problem.LifestyleJan 15, 2019
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Removal of ash trees to begin in Northumberland CountyA 10-year plan to remove ash trees in Northumberland County is now underway.EnvironmentJan 2, 2019
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East Vancouver restaurant cleared to reopen after rat allegedly found in soupThe 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 infestationThe Canadian Food Inspection Agency announced last month that the emerald ash borer was found for the first time in North America.EnvironmentOct 9, 2018
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