Crop Pests and Diseases

Agricultural pests and nuisances are defined under the the Alberta Agricultural Pest Act as any animal, bird, insect, plant or disease which negatively impacts agricultural production.

Camrose County is responsible for protecting the agricultural productivity of the municipality by controlling native and introduced pests. Private landowners are also accountable for controlling pests on their properties.

Camrose County Agriculture Services works with residents to resolve pest control issues by providing:

information, inspections and advice
the rental of traps for the control of skunks and other animal pests
bait for producers having problems with coyote predation on livestock

Individuals must ensure the capture and disposal of pests is done in a safe and humane manner.

Pesticide Certification Program

The following certificate is available to local Producers and Residents:

Pesticide Certification Program

For more information on the certificate or questions about pests, call the Camrose County Agriculture Services Department at 780-672-4765.

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.

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.

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.

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