Some of the most common pests of the Atlantic Provinces have been identified and features inthe Backyard Bug Brigade information sheets. These sheets contain information on control options which may be considered in an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program. Information sheets are available on the following pests:

• aphids
• biting flies (mosquito & black fly)
• carpenter ants
• chinch bugs
• cockroaches
• cutworms
• earwigs
• eastern tent caterpillars
• European marsh crane flies
• fleas
• mice & rats
• silverfish
• wasps (yellow jacket)
• turf weeds
• white grubs

These is also an information sheet which provides details on federal and provincial pesticide regulations.