From the Field
Little Cherry Disease
Thursday May 14, 2026
At a Glance Little cherry disease (LChD) produces fruit that is small, poorly coloured, and unmarketable. Fruit quality loss may include low sugar content or bitter flavour, depending on the cau...
Campylomma (Mullein Plant Bug): When a Beneficial Insect Becomes a Pest
Saturday May 02, 2026
At a Glance Campylomma is a common orchard pest affecting apples and pears across North America. Feeding on immature fruit can cause surface damage and misshapen fruit. Misshapen fruit can redu...
Bloom Timing and Honey Bee Foraging: Planning Pollination and Spray Timing
Friday May 01, 2026
At a Glance Bloom timing is critical to crop set and overall yield in the current growing season. Accurate bloom timing supports planning for pollination, sprays, and orchard operations. Pollin...
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.
