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Rat control in Alberta [2024]

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The document explains how the rat control program in Alberta operates. It explains how to report a rat sighting in Alberta.

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Crop protection

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Also known as the "Blue Book," this publication serves as a comprehensive, up-to-date guide for the selection and application of chemicals to protect crops. It features current information and... More ≫

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Also known as the "Blue Book," this publication serves as a comprehensive, up-to-date guide for the selection and application of chemicals to protect crops. It features current information and includes full indexes and easy-to-use charts and tables. Pesticides are grouped into four main sections: herbicides, insecticides, seed treatments and foliar fungicides. Each section is indexed separately and has helpful selector charts after the registration information.

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Pests of greenhouse sweet peppers and their biological control

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Descriptions of the common pests of greenhouse peppers are followed with a list of the biocontrol agents recommended for control. Pesticides are not discussed.

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Rat control in Alberta. Agri-facts

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Albertans have enjoyed living without the menace of rats since 1950, when the provincial rat control program was established. Norway rats are well known to be extremely destructive creatures. The... More ≫

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Albertans have enjoyed living without the menace of rats since 1950, when the provincial rat control program was established. Norway rats are well known to be extremely destructive creatures. The economic losses they cause to stored and infield crops, the destruction of property and their effects on human health have been widely documented for decades. This information sheet includes information on how to identify rats and how to recognize their presence. It also includes information on both passive and active measures that can be taken to control rats.

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The history of rat control in Alberta

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Norway rats are one of the most destructive creatures known to man. They destroy and contaminate untold quantities of food, and through their tunneling activities, undermine the foundations of... More ≫

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Norway rats are one of the most destructive creatures known to man. They destroy and contaminate untold quantities of food, and through their tunneling activities, undermine the foundations of buildings, sewer and water lines, and city streets. Rats also weaken and deface buildings by gnawing holes through floors, walls, insulation and supporting structures. Norway rats carried the flea that spread plague throughout Europe and Asia. Even today, they spread organisms responsible for food poisoning, hepatitis, tularemea and other diseases. Thus, the people of Alberta are extremely fortunate not to have rats. This is not by chance but by design. For the past four decades, Alberta has had a program to keep rats out of the province. This publication describes the evolution, history and current status of the rat control program in Alberta, and discusses factors which contributed to its success.

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Stored grain insects, mites and molds : frequently asked questions

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Presents answers to some common questions regarding the best way to prevent damage to stored grains caused by insects, mites and mold.

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Starlings and their control

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Starlings were brought to North America from Europe in the late 1890’s. Since that time, they have greatly increased in number and have spread across most of the North American continent. In... More ≫

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Starlings were brought to North America from Europe in the late 1890’s. Since that time, they have greatly increased in number and have spread across most of the North American continent. In Alberta, starlings can be a nuisance to livestock producers. They consume and contaminate livestock feed and water. They also “whitewash” buildings, facilities and animals with their droppings. In winter, flocks of up to 2,000 birds can consume 1 to 2 tonnes of feed in a month and can contaminate or spoil an additional 500 to 1,000 kg of feed. Worse still, starlings may selectively eat the high-protein portion of protein-supplemented livestock feed.

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House sparrows and their control

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The house sparrow, like many pest birds, was introduced to North America in the mid-1800s. Since then, the house or English sparrow (not a true sparrow but a European finch), has become one of the... More ≫

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The house sparrow, like many pest birds, was introduced to North America in the mid-1800s. Since then, the house or English sparrow (not a true sparrow but a European finch), has become one of the most widespread and adaptive birds found on this continent.

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Economic thresholds for insects attacking cereals and corn

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Presents economic thresholds for insects attacking cereals and corns. A common problem for agricultural producers is deciding whether or not to treat a crop for a specific insect pest. Economic... More ≫

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Presents economic thresholds for insects attacking cereals and corns. A common problem for agricultural producers is deciding whether or not to treat a crop for a specific insect pest. Economic thresholds can help producers make these decisions by providing guidance as to whether insect control can be expected to have an economic benefit.

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Economic thresholds for insects attacking special crops

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Presents economic thresholds for insects attacking specialty crops. A common problem for agricultural producers is deciding whether or not to treat a crop for a specific insect pest. Economic... More ≫

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Presents economic thresholds for insects attacking specialty crops. A common problem for agricultural producers is deciding whether or not to treat a crop for a specific insect pest. Economic thresholds can help producers make these decisions by providing guidance as to whether insect control can be expected to have an economic benefit.

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