Lacombe County is proud to be a thriving, agricultural community, with more than 1,000 farms within our boundaries. A number of agricultural pests and nuisances exist within Lacombe County. Below is a selection of, pests and nuisances common to agriculture production:
- Agricultural Pests: The Agricultural Pests Act requires agricultural pests to be controlled. These pests include animals, birds, insects, plants, and diseases.
- Agricultural Nuisances: The Agricultural Pests Act says agricultural nuisances may be controlled. These nuisances include animals, birds, insects, plants, and diseases.
- The Pest and Nuisance Control Regulation will provide additional information on control for both pests and nuisances in Alberta.
Clubroot |
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Virulent Blackleg of Canola |
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There are two types of blackleg fungus that infect canola: weakly virulent and virulent. The weakly virulent, or mild type, has always been common in canola fields. The disease appears on leaves and stems in August but does not usually cause significant damage. Learn more about Blackleg of canola on the Government of Alberta's website. Lacombe County supports actions to control or eliminate Virulent Blackleg, which is considered a pest under Alberta's Agricultural Pests Act. This is detailed in our Virulent Blackleg of Canola policy. |
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Fusarium Head Blight |
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The Canadian Grain Commission allows very little FHB (expressed as fusarium-damaged kernels, i.e. FDK's) tolerances in top grades. FHB-infected seed often reduces levels of germination and seedling vigour. Learn more about Fusarium head blight on the Government of Alberta's website. |
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Pest Surveillance |
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The Agriculture Department assists both the Provincial and Federal Governments with several pest surveys each year, including Grasshoppers, Blackleg, Clubroot, etc. |