By Ksenia Kolodka | May 09, 2022 May is Invasive Species Action Month (ISAM) and that means we need YOU to take action! It’s easy to do your part, here…
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Asian Giant Hornet Queens: A Not-So Royal Spring Arrival
By Janelle Bode | Edited by Jana Rolland | May 09, 2022 We’re not the only ones looking forward to the return of warm spring weather- Asian giant hornets (Vespa…
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Be Invasive-Wise on the Water
Beautiful BC’s Waterways – Silent Threats As the days get longer, many of us are looking forward to getting out on the water. Whether it be a long-awaited fishing trip…
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Don’t Let it Loose: Complete a Survey to Win!
The Canadian Council on Invasive Species has launched two national bilingual surveys to collect awareness data on pet, pond, aquarium, angling and invasive pigs. The information gained from these surveys…
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Spongy Moth: New Name for an Old Pest
Published March 10, 2022 The moth formerly known as the “Gypsy moth” has a new name, and it’s one that removes the derogatory reference to the Romani people. The new…
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Japanese Beetle Fall Update
Read the latest Japanese beetle news, including gardening tips, soil movement restrictions and response to beetle detections.
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Report Destructive Spotted Lanternfly
The Invasive Species Council of BC is asking the people of British Columbia to be on the lookout for invasive Spotted lanternfly and report any potential sightings.
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Deadly Disease Spreading in Washington Bat Populations
An invasive fungus, Pseudogymnoascus destructans, continues to spread in Washington State. The fungus causes White-nose syndrome, an often fatal disease, in hibernating bats. The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife…
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IVMA of BC’s Everything in Vegetation Management Forum
Published September 15, 2021 The Integrated Vegetation Management Association of British Columbia (IVMA of BC) is holding their Biennial Forum as a hybrid event, offered in person and virtually, Nov…
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Eastern Ratsnake Spotted in Coquitlam; Observe and Report!
Published Sep 10, 2021 Help protect BC’s biodiversity by keeping your eyes open for animals or plants that may seem out of place. On Sep 4, Gavin Hanke observed and…