The Agricultural Pests Act requires agricultural pests to be controlled. These pests include animals, birds, insects, plants, and diseases. The following list are those that are the those that are the most common in the county. For a full list of agricultural pests see Schedule 1 of the Pest and Nuisance Control Regulation.

• Grasshoppers
• Clubroot
• Map of Clubroot Locations in Camrose County
• Virulent Blackleg
• Fusarium Head Blight

The Agricultural Pests Act says agricultural nuisances may be controlled. These nuisances include animals, birds, insects, plants, and diseases. The following list are those that are the most common in the county. For a full list of agricultural nuisances see Schedule 1 Part 2 of the Pest and Nuisance Control Regulation.

• Richardson’s Ground Squirrel (Gophers) - Control methods include mustard foam.

• Skunks - Skunk traps are available for rent from the Camrose County Agriculture Services Department.  For more information or to rent a trap call 780-672-4765.

The following list of insects are those that are present in Camrose County. Each contains a link to information on the insects and how to control them. These insects may have a significant impact on crops and should be monitored if they are spotted. 

• Bertha Army Worms
• Wheat Midge
• Lygus Bug
• Wheat Stem Sawfly
• Seedpod Weevil

For current insect pest monitoring data from throughout the province visit the Alberta Pest Monitoring Network.