Pest Control
The Pest Control Officer (PCO) for the R.M is Dean Godon. He works with the public to control rat populations within the Municipality.
The PCO visits farm yards annually and checks for the presence of rats and places bait as needed.
The PCO will leave you a door knocker with information should you miss him.
If you need to contact the Dean, please contact the RM office.
Gopher Control Program
Health Canada under the Pest Control Products Act has cancelled the registration of strychnine, and all associated end use products, used to control Richardson's ground squirrels for sale and use in Canada. Please click link below to access link to alternatives to strychnine from the Government of Saskatchewan.
Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture and the Government of Canada under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP) is now offering a program that will provide a cost share payment to RM's, First Nations and producers that are active in their gopher control efforts. The funding for the program year is $900,000 with program funding being prorated among all eligible claimants to a maximum of 50 per cent paid for pest control product registered for use on gophers and up to $125 per raptor platform; but but not exceeding 50 per cent of total expenses reported for the claim.
Attached below is the claim form that must be submitted to the RM of Willowdale, complete with copies of all invoices, on or before July 26th to allow time for RM submission prior the July 31st deadline as well as a list of registered gopher control product options.
Gopher Control Program Guidelines
Gopher Control Program Claim Form
Registered Gopher Control Products
APAS - Webinar - Gopher Control
APAS - Gopher Control Assistance
Payments will be issued to the claimants once rebates have been determined and issued to the municipality. For questions or to request more information on this program, please contact the municipality.
Wild Boar & Feral Pigs
Wild boar and feral pigs have become an increasing problem in areas of the province as they are considered an invasive species. "Uncoordinated hunting has been demonstrated to scatter pig populations and alter behaviour, making successful removal more challenging to achieve. Instead, all feral pig sightings should be reported immediately by contacting a local SCIC office or calling 1-888-935-0000." Please see links below in regards to feral pig sightings, reporting and damage compensation.
Sask Pork Feral Pig Information
SCIC - Crop Damage Compensation
Wildlife Damage Compensation
The RM of Willowdale has received increasing reports of crop damage and herd loss due to wild life. Saskatchewan Crop Insurance has a program in place for Wildlife Damage Compensation and Prevention as well as Predation Compensation. Report wildlife damage immediately by calling 1-888-935-0000, emailing customer.service@scic.ca or visiting your local SCIC office. Please see the link below to access program information and forms.