Pear Psylla

Monday Jun 07, 2021

Controlling and maintaining low pear psylla populations over the dormant season is critical to controlling this damaging pest of pears. Correctly identifying pear psylla is key in control and preventi...

Western Cherry Fruit Fly (Rhagoletis indifferens)

Saturday Jun 05, 2021

Western cherry fruit fly trap in orchard with lure Western Cherry Fruit Fly (Rhagoletis indifferens) Why is it a problem? Western cherry fruit fly (Rhagoletis indifferens) is a native p...

Peach Twig Borer (Anarsia lineatella) and Peach Tree Borer (Synanthedon exitiosa)

Thursday May 27, 2021

Larvae of Peachtree borer from a cross secton of wood Peach Twig Borer (Anarsia lineatella) and Peach Tree Borer (Synanthedon exitiosa)   Why are they a problem? The Peach twig borer is a...

How to Create a DAS User Account

Thursday Jan 07, 2021

How to Create a DAS User Account Interested in using the BC DAS System but need some help creating an account? Here we take interested DAS users on a step by step video, showing each step of the proc...

OBLR - Obliquebanded Leafroller (Choristoneura rosaceana) 

Thursday May 20, 2021

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 ...