From the Field
Scab season begins… time to set your green tip date!
Wednesday Apr 01, 2026
At a Glance Set your green tip date in the Apple Scab model (Gala or McIntosh are usually first indicators). Infections can occur from green tip through harvest; monitor for infection conditions...
Apple Scab (Venturia inaequalis)
Thursday Apr 09, 2026
Apple scab on leaves Apple Scab (Venturia inaequalis) Why is it a problem? The incidence of apple scab has been increasing in a number of orchards in the Okanagan area, with increased levels s...
Set your Green Tip date now!
Tuesday Apr 07, 2026
At a Glance It is time to set your green tip date in the BC DAS Apple Scab model. Apple scab overwinters in infected leaf litter on the orchard floor. Ascospores mature around green tip, aligni...
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.
