Biological control using Bacillus thuringiensis (B.t.)
Bacillus thuringiensis (B.t.) is a natural spore-forming bacterium that occurs in soils everywhere.
Spruce budworm
The (eastern) spruce budworm (Choristoneura fumiferana) is a moth native to North America.
Sooty bark disease
Sooty bark disease (SBD) is an infection caused by a fungus (Cryptostroma corticale) that attacks maple tree
Emerald ash borer
The emerald ash borer (Agrilus planipennis) is a species of metallic wood-boring beetle native to East Asia,
Mountain pine beetle
The mountain pine beetle (Dendroctonus ponderosae) is a wood-boring insect native to western North America a
Top forest insects and diseases in Canada
Read profiles of some common forest insects and diseases in Canada for information on status, influencing factors, ou
Insects and spiders as forest indicators
Arthropods (insects and spiders) represent about 70% of all forest species, and play an important role in forest ecos
Modelling and mapping
Modelling and mapping risks of invasive forest pests Invasive species of forest insects, diseases and plant
Risk-based decision making
Canada’s approach to forest pest management has traditionally involved direct interventions such as pesticide sprayin
Responding to invasive and alien forest pests
Invasive Alien Species Strategy In 2004, federal, provincial and territorial governments produced an