Pest & Insect Videos
3 Alberta Pests you need to know about
From pine beetles to zebra mussels to ticks, these invasive species present risks to Albertans, their waters and their forests. CBC's Nancy Carlson spoke with experts to learn about these threats, and what can be done to prevent them.
BBC Documentary – Insect Worlds
Do You Know The Pests Around You? Sometimes, we forget that our environment is composed of living creatures besides human beings. All around us, birds, insects, and wild animals thrive in their own but our worlds often interact with each other.
Forest tent caterpillars are appearing in larger numbers in Calgary
Native to Alberta's northern regions, forest tent caterpillar populations naturally surge about once every decade, according to Olds College entomologist Ken Fry. Calgary is currently seeing a significant influx of them this season.
Mosquito Population on rise in Alberta
The recent spike in Alberta's mosquito population has prompted a formal health advisory regarding West Nile virus, making proper yard mosquito treatments and personal defense more important than ever for local families. Get Professional Mosquito Extermination Services in Calgary & around.