Apple Scab (Venturia inaequalis)
Wednesday May 20, 2020
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...
OBLR - Obliquebanded Leafroller (Choristoneura rosaceana)
Wednesday May 20, 2020
OBLR larvae on apple leaf OBLR - Obliquebanded Leafroller (Choristoneura rosaceana) Why is it a problem? Leafrollers are common pests in treefruit orchards, causing damage to developing ...
Fireblight (Erwinia amylovora)
Wednesday May 20, 2020
Fireblight infection with characteristic dead wood and leaves at terminal tips Fireblight (Erwinia amylovora) Why is it a problem? Fireblight infections can greatly affect the health of your...
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.
