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Bin Movement and the Codling Moth
Wednesday Jul 09, 2025
Bin Movement and the Codling Moth (Cydia pomonella) Codling moths have long been pests in Okanagan orchards, and here we discuss the importance of understanding the life cycle of Codling moths, and h...
Cherry Powdery Mildew
Friday Jun 20, 2025
Cherry Powdery Mildew Why is it a problem? Cherry powdery mildew is a surface fungus that manifests itself on both the developing leaves and fruit of cherry trees. Cherry powdery mildew appears a...
Western Cherry Fruit Fly (Rhagoletis indifferens)
Thursday Jun 05, 2025
Western Cherry Fruit Fly (Rhagoletis indifferens) Why is it a problem? Western cherry fruit fly (Rhagoletis indifferens) is a native pest to North America which can cause significant damage to so...
What is DAS?
The BC Decision Aid System (BC DAS) is an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) decision support system for Okanagan tree fruit growers and pest managers. It provides easy-to-use pest management programs and helps to optimize management decisions for certain insects and diseases.
BC DAS collects daily weather data from the local Okanagan weather network along with forecast data to create insect and disease population charts linked with management and pesticide recommendations.
