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

Managing animal pests

The Canterbury Pest Management Plan 2018 - 2038 (RPMP) contains five programmes under which declared pests will be managed.

Managing plant pests

On farm biosecurity

Check, Clean, Dry

How to prevent aquatic 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 2018-2028.