Welcome to Alberta's mountain pine beetle site.

Mountain pine beetles pose a serious threat to Alberta's forests.

Mountain pine beetles are attacking the province's pine trees. Left unmanaged, MPB could devastate Alberta's pine forests and spread eastward across Canada's boreal region.

Here you will find information on everything from beetle biology to what is being done to manage the infestation in the province.

Beetle Fact

The mountain pine beetle is a member of the bark beetle family and is the most damaging insect pest of pine trees in western North America. More about MPB

News & Events

Dollars are beginning to flow for beetle control projects in Alberta - December 11, 2009

Following announcement of $25 million in new funding for beetle work from the Alberta and federal governments in mid-November 2009, Alberta Sustainable Resource Development (SRD) has posted requests for proposals from contractors interested in bidding on the projects. The contract offers are posted at Alberta Purchasing Connection:

• MPB Contracting Services Prequalification

Aerial Overviews: 2005 to 2009
The Facts: Mountain Pine Beetle and Cold Temperatures
Mountain Pine Beetle Management Zones 2009

Latest Updates

• Beetle Bulletin - January 2010
• 2009/10 MPB Municipal Grant Guidelines