Parkland County is home to a wide variety of insects - including many that are beneficial to crops and the environment. Sometimes though, they can cause harm to our plants and animals or be a nuisance around our homes.
Ants |
| The county does not remove or destroy ant hills on county land or private property. Ants are mostly beneficial, but if you need to relocate them the Government of Canada has information available. |
Bees and Wasps |
| Parkland County does not remove bee or wasp nests. If you are concerned about a swarm of honey bees please contact the Alberta Beekeepers Commission. If you would like a permit for a commercial apiary in Parkland County fill our a Development Permit Application Form or contact our Planning Department. |
Larder Beetles |
| Adult larder beetles overwinter outdoors as well as indoors in walls. It is common for them to enter homes in spring through spaces and gaps that they find around the outside of buildings. |
Mosquitoes |
| Parkland County does not spray for mosquitoes. The City of Edmonton's mosquito control program extends into some parts of Parkland County. |
Mountain Pine Beetle |
The mountain pine beetle (MPB) is a small, black beetle about the size of a grain of rice that attacks all varieties of pine trees.For several years, the MPB has been expanding east into Alberta from British Columbia, with sightings in nearby counties in recent years. Early detection and control are vital to managing the MPB and preventing further spread.
How can I tell if my trees have been attacked?The first signs of attack are creamy globs that look like crystallised honey, called "pitch tubes", and sawdust around the base of the tree and/or in bark crevices.Learn more about identifying the MPB and attacked pine trees.When do beetles attack and how long do they stay in trees?Adult beetles fly in search of new trees in July and August. Once a beetle has found a suitable tree, it will stay there for the rest of its life laying eggs that will emerge in the following year.If my tree is attacked, will it die?Trees successfully attacked by the MPB typically die within one year. Trees that repel the attack may become stressed and more susceptible to future attacks and should be monitored.What can I do?While there is no certain prevention against MPB attack, here are some actions you can take to protect your property and prevent further spread:
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Strawberry Root Weevil |
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The Strawberry Root Weevil can be a pest to strawberries but is most commonly seen in the late summer in homes where it is looking for a place to stay over the winter. This can be a nuisance but they are not harmful.
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Ticks |
| If you find a tick on your pet, yourself, someone else, or anywhere outside, Alberta Health asks you to submit the tick for testing as part of a tick surveillance program. |
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