From the Field
Check out the articles below to explore seasonal updates and practical tools to support your on farm decisions throughout the year. Many articles also feature Hort Short videos that provide a hands on look at key topics.
Marking Suspects for Little Cherry Disease
Wednesday Jun 10, 2026
If you see a tree that has some branches yielding small, misshapen or bitter fruits, this may be LChD (See back ofpage). Leaf samples will be collected for molecular analysis and confirmation of the d...
Codling Moth (Cydia pomonella)
Wednesday Jun 03, 2026
At a Glance Codling moth is a major pest of apples and pears in the Okanagan. Larvae feed inside fruit, causing internal damage and contamination. Damage appears as stings or frass at entry/exi...
Cherry Powdery Mildew
Monday Jun 01, 2026
At a Glance Cherry powdery mildew is a fungal disease affecting leaves and fruit. Infections appear as white powdery growth, often in circular patches. Infected fruit can contaminate entire box...
Western Cherry Fruit Fly (Rhagoletis indifferens)
Friday May 29, 2026
At a Glance Western cherry fruit fly is a native pest that affects cherries and other soft fruit. Adults lay eggs in ripening fruit, leading to larval infestation inside the fruit. Any larvae p...
Peach Twig Borer (Anarsia lineatella) and Peach Tree Borer (Synanthedon exitiosa)
Wednesday May 27, 2026
At a Glance Peach twig borer damages shoots, buds, leaves, and fruit. Peach tree borer attacks the base of trees, weakening structure and health. Fruit damage may appear as pin‑prick holes wi...