What's this bug? Before you squish, swat or spray, have your bug identified to see if it's really a pest.
We offer Edmontonians a year-round insect identification service and provide pest control advice as needed.
You can submit an online request for insect identification. Include a description and a photo. Close-up photos of specimens that are properly focused are much more likely to be identified.
You can drop off specimens at our facility (8am-4pm, Monday-Friday). Specimens should be sealed inside a see-through hard container (pill vial, jar, or similar), and labeled with your name and contact information. The self-serve drop-off box labeled for insect specimens is inside the main entrance.
You can also send a specimen through the mail. To prevent damage, specimens mailed to us should be wrapped in a protective material, such as tissue paper, and sealed in a rigid container, like a clean plastic pill bottle, before being placed in the envelope. Include a brief explanatory note with your name and contact information.
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Westwood Central Service Yard |
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Pest Management Lab |
This is a free City service available to all residents.