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Invasive Species - a Trillion $ Deal 🌱

Invasive Plants: They're kind of a big deal.

Why Should We Care?


The Invasive Species Council of BC lays down some quick facts for us:


  • The global cost of tackling invasive species costs an estimated $1.4 trillion each year, 5% of the global economy, states the Global Invasive Species Programme (GISP).
  • Estimated crop losses in BC agriculture industry of over $50 million annually.
  • Invasive plants specifically displace native vegetation through competition for water, nutrients, and space.
  • Invasive plants impact human safety by obstructing sightlines and road signs. 
  • Invasive plants impact human health by causing skin burns, dermatitis, and increased allergies

See that dark green blog on the top right? That's us. Good old BC Peace Region. So why do we have the most know invasive plants in the province? INDUSTRY. That's why.

Here's how industry is often responsible for the introduction and spread of invasive plant species:

Invasive plants hitch a ride through increased trade and travel, along transportation and utility corridors. All citizens and industries contribute to the problem, but improved management practices and awareness will help to reduce their spread.

What is Integrated Pest Management (IPM)?

IPM is a decision making process that includes identification and inventory of invasive plant populations, assessment of the risks that they pose, development of well-informed control options that may include a number of methods, site treatment, and monitoring.

This is why industry companies are required to have a Pesticide Management Plan and Confirmation Number. 

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