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Control of Noxious Insects
Notice is hereby given, that pursuant to the provisions of the Regional District of North Okanagan Noxious Insect Control Bylaw No. 59 (90Kb PDF), all owners or occupiers of real property within Electoral Areas B,C,D,E, and F, The District of Coldstream and the City of Vernon, all within the Regional District of North Okanagan, are required to prevent, and control the following noxious or destructive insects:
- Codling moth
- Ambrosia beetle
- European fruit scale
- San Jose scale
- Tussock moth
- Cherry fruit fly
- Pear psylla
- Shot Hole borer
When such real property is or is likely to become in an infested condition, the owners/occupiers of the property are required to clear such property of noxious or destructive insects by spraying or removing and destroying any trees, fruit, brush or other growths in an infested condition.
Upon inspection by the Coordinator of Noxious Insects any trees, fruit, brush or other growth found to be or are likely to be infested, by noxious or destructive insects may be sprayed, or removed at the owner’s expense.
The Ministry of Agriculture
Provides a comprehensive web site to help you identify, prevent and control noxious insects. You may also check with your local garden center/nursery/qualified professional for procedures that are recognized by the Ministry of Agriculture, the tree fruit, forestry or horticultural industries as responsible methods of controlling specific pests.
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The Sterile Insect Release Program (SIR)
SIR is a regional initiative to control codling moth in apples, pears, crabapples and quince. Contact SIR for details, identification and control techniques.
Kelowna: 250-469-6187
Toll-Free: 1-800-363-6684
Fax: 250-762-7011
Email: oksir@oksir.org
Website: www.oksir.org
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For enquiries to the RDNO Noxious Insects Program please contact:
John Friesen, RPF
Bylaw Enforcement Officer
Phone: (250) 550-3749
Fax: (250) 550-3701
E-mail: john.friesen@rdno.ca
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