Pest management is the control of plants and animals that have a negative impact on our natural environment, which in turn can impact our economy. Pest management is essential to help prevent the spread and impact of pest animals and plants in our region.

Biosecurity Advisory Groups

Learn how you can support the objectives of pest management in Canterbury

On farm biosecurity

Learn how to protect your farm from introducing new pests onto your land.

Managing animal pests

Find out more about animal pests we manage in Canterbury.

Managing plant pests

Find out more about plant pests we manage in Canterbury.

Check, Clean, Dry to stop freshwater pests

Find out how to prevent freshwater weed invasions.

Marine pests

Help stop the spread of marine pests that pose a major threat to our beautiful coastal waters.

We provide regional leadership in pest management for Canterbury through our biosecurity programme. Our approach to pest management is driven by the Canterbury Pest Management Plan 2018-38.