Agricultural pests and nuisances are defined under the Alberta Agricultural Pests Act as any animal, bird, insect, plant or disease which can destroy or harm any land, livestock or property.
Strathcona County works with residents to mitigate human wildlife conflict concerns. Municipalities are given this responsibility under the Agricultural Pests Act.
How can we help?
Strathcona County assists residents with wildlife concerns where conflict is present. Contact us at 780-464-8080 for information on how to mitigate conflict with wildlife.
| Beavers | Specialists within Agriculture and Environment may assist with the removal of beavers and the breaching of dams when there is a flooding concern. |
| Coyotes | Specialists within Agriculture and Environment can help educate and identify options for coyote management on a case-by-case basis. Depending on location and circumstance, this can include information on trapping, removal options, as well as other deterrent and exclusion options. |
| Muskrats |
Specialists within Agriculture and Environment assist residents by offering live traps for rental and removing the trapped animal (seasonally dependent).
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| Porcupines |
Specialists within Agriculture and Environment assist residents by offering live traps for rental and removing the trapped animal (seasonally dependent).
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| Raccoons |
Specialists within Agriculture and Environment assist residents by offering live traps for rental and removing the trapped animal (seasonally dependent).
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| Red Fox |
Specialists within Agriculture and Environment assist residents by offering live traps for rental and removing the trapped animal (seasonally dependent.
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| Skunk |
Specialists within Agriculture and Environment assist residents by offering live traps for rental and removing the trapped animal (seasonally dependent).
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| Squirrels |
Specialists within Agriculture and Environment assist residents by offering live traps for rental (seasonally dependent).
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Method of payment: Visa or MasterCard only
Other wildlife concerns
Information or assistance regarding other wildlife is available by contacting Agriculture and Environment Services or the Province of Alberta's Fish and Wildlife Division at 780-427-3574.Â
Rodent and trap vendors
Listing of local rodent and trap vendors (43.1Â KB)
Strathcona County does not endorse any product or service listed on this page. We do not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of this information. Other businesses can be added to this list by contacting Agriculture and Environment.
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