From the Field
Marking Suspects for Little Cherry Disease
Wednesday Jun 10, 2026
If you see a tree that has some branches yielding small, misshapen or bitter fruits, this may be LChD (See back ofpage). Leaf samples will be collected for molecular analysis and confirmation of the d...
Codling Moth (Cydia pomonella)
Wednesday Jun 03, 2026
At a Glance Codling moth is a major pest of apples and pears in the Okanagan. Larvae feed inside fruit, causing internal damage and contamination. Damage appears as stings or frass at entry/exi...
Cherry Powdery Mildew
Monday Jun 01, 2026
At a Glance Cherry powdery mildew is a fungal disease affecting leaves and fruit. Infections appear as white powdery growth, often in circular patches. Infected fruit can contaminate entire box...
What is DAS?
The BC Decision Aid System (BCDAS) provides real time, location based models for managing key pests and diseases in BC orchards. Using weather data and regional research, BCDAS helps growers, field staff, and horticultural advisors make more informed decisions about monitoring, timing, and risks throughout the season. Work is currently underway to bring long‑requested support for wine grapes into the platform, beginning with the integration of phenology, powdery mildew, and mealybug models.
Our goal is simple: give BC growers the right information at the right time - improving fruit quality, reducing sprays to save money, and helping farm businesses run more efficiently.
