Articles for category Weeds & Pests
Wednesday, May 11, 2022
As part of the County's annual weed control program, crews will be spraying invasive weeds in Division 5 from June to September this year. Weed spraying helps protect native plants, crop lands, and wildlife habitats from being displaced by problem weeds.Early detection and rapid response remain the Read More...
Monday, December 13, 2021
In the spring of 2021, Agricultural and Environmental Services hired a consultant to conduct a larval survey to better estimate the population density of spruce budworm in Bragg Creek and the surrounding area. Based on Provincial monitoring and Rocky View County’s survey numbers, the infestation was Read More...
Friday, June 4, 2021
There have been numerous bear sightings and conflicts in recent weeks on the western side of the County, particularly in the area from Cochrane to the Elbow River. The best way to stay safe, prevent property damage, and avoid conflict with bears is to not attract them in the first place. You can Read More...
Tuesday, June 1, 2021
As part of the County's annual weed control program, crews will be spraying invasive weeds in Divisions 5 and 7 from June to September this year. Weed spraying helps protect native plants, crop lands, and wildlife habitats from being displaced by problem weeds.Early detection and rapid response is Read More...
Friday, May 7, 2021
Over the last few years, an infestation of spruce budworm has been detected on trees in and around Bragg Creek. Spruce budworm is a native moth which primarily attacks spruce (white, black, Colorado) and balsam fir trees in Alberta. It is a wasteful feeder on current year needles. Learn more about Read More...
Tuesday, May 26, 2020
As part of the County's annual weed control program, crews will be spraying noxious weeds in Divisions 1, 4, and 9 from June to September this year. Weed spraying helps protect native plants, crop lands, and wildlife habitats from being displaced by problem weeds.Early detection and rapid response Read More...
Wednesday, June 5, 2019
We will be spraying noxious weeds in Rocky View County throughout the summer. We control weeds every year to protect native plants, crop lands, and wildlife habitats from being displaced by invasive weed species.This year we’re spraying roadsides in division 6. Spot treatments will occur on Read More...
Friday, March 22, 2019
Richardson ground squirrels (gophers) usually emerge from hibernation in mid-March. If you’re considering a control program this year, you’ll want to begin soon. Since males emerge first (and the breeding season commences immediately), severe infestations may be prevented with early Read More...
Thursday, October 11, 2018
The first confirmed case of clubroot was recently found in the southeast portion of Rocky View County. Clubroot is a soil-borne disease of cruciferous crops (canola) which causes swellings or galls to form on the roots, and ultimately causes a premature death of the plant.In 2007, Clubroot was added Read More...
Tuesday, May 8, 2018
Insect monitoring is underway through Alberta Agriculture. This program is coordinated by Scott Meers, Insect Management Specialist with Alberta Agriculture and Forestry and technician, Shelley Barkley.There are seven main surveys. Pea leaf weevil, cabbage seedpod weevil, diamondback moth, bertha Read More...