From the Field
Pear Psylla: Everything You Need to Know
Thursday Mar 12, 2026
At a Glance Keeping pear psylla populations low during the dormant season is critical. Correct identification and timing pesticide applications to the pest’s life stage are key. Overw...
Pear Psylla (with Hort Short)
Thursday Mar 12, 2026
At a Glance Pear psylla is a major pest in BC pear orchards due to rapid pesticide resistance and year‑round pressure. Damage occurs from feeding (honeydew & sooty mold) and as a vector of...
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...
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.
