From the Field
Pear Psylla
Wednesday Mar 11, 2026
Pear psylla eggs Pear psylla hard shell Pear Psylla (Cacopsylla pyri) Why is it a problem? Pear psylla is a common pest in pear orchards in North America. Due to its ability to deve...
How to Create a DAS User Account
Friday Feb 06, 2026
At a Glance Creating a DAS account is free and takes only a few minutes. You’ll need an email address and will be asked to set a password. Selecting your preferred weather stations and mo...
How to Use the BC DAS System
Friday Feb 06, 2026
At a Glance This video explains the main functions of the BC DAS System and how to navigate its tools. Learn how to find and add weather stations, select models, and access management resources....
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.
