Pest Control
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Ash tree-killing beetle surfaces in B.C. for first time, detected in VancouverIt is the first detection of the emerald ash borer or its larvae in British Columbia, and is outside of currently regulated areas for the insect.EnvironmentMay 2
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Is warm weather driving a rat rise in Vancouver?In October, Orkin Canada named Vancouver the "rattiest" city in B.C., based on the number of residential and commercial treatments it applied.EnvironmentFeb 6
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‘Hoot’ you going to call? Why owls over poison for dealing with rats and mice being exploredConservation groups in London Ont. are suggesting the use of owls instead of poison for dealing with rodent problems. There's even a pilot project underway.CanadaAug 9, 2023
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Public health apologizes for Hamilton pest control response, bylaw officer to take on fileThe city's medical officer of health took responsibility for recent comments that came from her department and promised action to step up pest complaint investigations.HealthAug 3, 2023
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Swatting mosquitos with style: Winnipeg’s drone pilot project takes offWinnipeg is launching a pilot project this summer to test the use of a drone for mosquito control operations.CanadaJul 28, 2023
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Voles wreaking havoc on lawns, Winnipeg pest expert saysDamage and destruction caused by voles — small rodents related to hamsters and lemmings — has been happening to some local lawns, hidden under heavy snow cover during winter.CanadaApr 17, 2023
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B.C.’s rodenticide ban could be having unintended consequences: Pest control industryIn January, B.C. banned the sale and use of a class of poisons known as second-generation anti-coagulants, with an exception for certain sectors deemed "essential services."EnvironmentApr 10, 2023
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Community hops into action after bunnies found living on Esquimalt, B.C. construction siteTwo little bunnies have already been rescued from the construction site, but the developer suspects the other three may have been taken by predators.EnvironmentApr 10, 2023
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Unsanitary conditions, rodents lead to Manitoba business closures by health inspectorsFood service facilities, as well as hotels with swimming pools or hot tubs, are among the 52 businesses listed in the annual report from Manitoba Health on business violations.HealthMar 16, 2023
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B.C. to spray for invasive spongy moths on Vancouver Island this springThe Ministry of Forests says the spraying is planned for the Greater Victoria area and Vancouver Island communities of Courtenay, Campbell River and Port Alberni.EnvironmentJan 13, 2023
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