Pest alerts

Last updated on October 25, 2023

Pest Alerts highlight new and invasive plant pests of concern to agriculture in B.C. Early detection and identification of a new pest will greatly improve chances of eradicating the pest or slowing its spread and damage.

Legislation and regulation

Submit samples of suspected invasive alien insects and plant diseases to the:

Plant Health Laboratory

1767 Angus Campbell Road
Abbotsford, B.C. V3G 2M3
Phone: 604-556-3003
Toll free: 1-800-661-9903
PAHB@gov.bc.ca

Submission form and guidelines

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Report an invasive species before they cause harm

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