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Non-Native and Invasive Pests
There are many non-native, invasive pests that threaten British Columbia's economy, including the agriculture and forest industries, and the environment. Prevention, early detection, control or eradication of these pests is key to preventing their establishment in BC. Commercial producers and home gardeners alike should be vigilant to help keep BC free of these potentially damaging pests. To help in this effort, report suspected finds to your nearest
BCMAL office, or
a regional office of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency.
The following links provide more information on serious pests that have either not been detected in BC (e.g. Plum Pox Virus), or are present but not widely distributed or under official control programs (e.g. gypsy moth).
Also refer to the factsheets Invasive Alien Species - No
Rest from New Pests and Invasives -
Prevention and Early Detection for more information on the threat of non-native
pests, and the factsheet Biosecurity Guidelines
for information on protecting farms from introduction and spread of plant pests
and diseases.
Diseases
Insects and other Pests
Weeds
For a complete list of pests regulated by British Columbia, please see the Legislation Administered by the
Plant Health Unit Web page.
For a complete list of pests regulated by Canada, please see the Canadian Food Inspection Agency's Web site.
Related Publications:
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