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.

Report invasive plant or animal sightings

Spotted something unusual? Help protect Canterbury by reporting your sighting.

Controlling nassella tussock

Learn how to identify, report and control this invasive grass that is spreading in Canterbury.

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.

Marine pests

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

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.

Check, Clean, Dry to stop freshwater pests

Find out how to prevent freshwater weed invasions.

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.