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Ontario city's pigeon poop problem is getting out of control
An Ontario city is fighting back against the scourge of pigeon poop.Wherever you may live in Ontario, chances are you've had at least one crappy experience with pigeon poop at some point or another. And while they might look harmless, some residents are starting to wonder if they're secretly plotting against our clean balconies and freshly wa...
https://www.blogto.com/city/2026/03/ontario-city-pigeon-poop-problem-getting-out-control/

ABC Feeds 4d ago

Experts unsure how 'world's most destructive bee pests' landed in Australia
By Amelia Bernasconi

Australia's leading biosecurity experts have been unable to trace the source of the of the bee-killing varroa mite incursion which has changed the face of beekeeping and pollination in Australia.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-17/varroa-mite-investigation-fails-to-find-source-of-deadly-pest/106462656

#Biosecurity #Beekeeping #AgriculturalPestControl #PestControl #AmeliaBernasconi

Experts unsure how 'world's most destructive bee pests' landed in Australia

Australia's leading biosecurity experts have been unable to trace the source of the of the bee-killing varroa mite incursion which has changed the face of beekeeping and pollination in Australia.

Christophe Bousquet Mar 13

#PestControl by #culling in #France does not work:
(1) killing animals does not reduce the #damages they produce
(2) costs associated with organizing the killing (100 millions euros annually) are ~5 times larger than costs linked to the damages (20 millions euros annually)
(3) killing these animals destroy the ecosystemic services they provide

#BiologicalConservation
#OpenAccess

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0006320726000273

VegPlotter: Online Vegetable Garden and Allotment Planner Mar 9

Vegetable mesh is essential for protecting your garden veggies! This fine netting acts as a physical barrier against pests like insects, birds, and small animals—without chemicals. It keeps out aphids, cabbage moths, and more. Cover plants fully and secure edges. #gardening #pestcontrol #organic

VegPlotter Mar 9

Vegetable mesh is essential for protecting your garden veggies! This fine netting acts as a physical barrier against pests like insects, birds, and small animals—without chemicals. It keeps out aphids, cabbage moths, and more. Cover plants fully and secure edges. #gardening #pestcontrol #organic

VegPlotter: Online Vegetable Garden and Allotment Planner Mar 7

Check your leeks for pesky leek moth caterpillars! 🐛 These small critters love to munch on leaves, causing damage. Look for tiny holes & silk threads, especially near the base. Remove any caterpillars by hand! 🌱 #Gardening #Leeks #PestControl Find our planting guides at vegplotter.com/grow-guides

VegPlotter Mar 7

Check your leeks for pesky leek moth caterpillars! 🐛 These small critters love to munch on leaves, causing damage. Look for tiny holes & silk threads, especially near the base. Remove any caterpillars by hand! 🌱 #Gardening #Leeks #PestControl

Find our planting guides at https://vegplotter.com/grow-guides

CBC London Mar 6

Rat sightings on Hamilton Road prompt call for tougher property rules
Ward 1 Coun. Hadleigh McAlister is requesting a review of the city’s property standards bylaw at a city committee meeting after receiving an influx of complaints about rats entering businesses and residences in several east end neighbourhoods.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/london/rats-ward-1-committee-review-9.7116909?cmp=rss