Pests, Rodents, and Invasive Plants

Living in a beautiful city surrounded by nature means that pests, rodents, rabbits, and invasive plants are also a part of our environment. Use the resources linked below to learn more about how you can prevent, identify, and combat invasive species and pests. 

Chafer Beetles

European Chafer Beetles are insects whose larvae feed on the roots of grasses, causing serious damage to lawns. Learn how to prevent and identify infestation, choose lawn alternatives, and apply natural treatments.

Rodents

While mice and rats are part of the urban environment, they become pests when they enter our yards or homes. A common approach to responding to rodent pests is to utilize rodenticides; however, the City of Port Moody recognizes that rodenticides pose a risk to wildlife and pets through direct and secondary poisoning. Read the Rodents and Rabbits page to learn about signs of infestation and alternative methods to preventing rodent control problems.

Rabbits

Rabbits are one of the most common invasive animal species in urban areas. They can negatively impact the environment by spreading disease and outcompeting native wildlife for habitat and food sources. Head to the Rodents and Rabbits page to learn more about responsible pet ownership of rabbits, and what to know about invasive rabbits in Port Moody. 

Invasive plants

Invasive plants are non-native species that grow quickly, reproduce rapidly, and often out-compete crops and native vegetation. By impeding the natural ecological process, they can damage property and infrastructure. Visit Invasive Plants to learn about identifying, removing, and reporting them to prevent spreading.