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.
Bin Movement and the Codling Moth
Thursday Jul 09, 2026
At a Glance Codling moth is a key pest of apples and pears. Larvae feed inside fruit, causing unmarketable damage. The pest can spread between blocks through bin movement and materials. Bins, ...
Summer Generation OBLR
Thursday Jun 25, 2026
At a Glance Summer generation OBLR feeds on leaves and developing fruit. Damage appears as pin‑prick holes or surface feeding on fruit. Larvae create webbing between leaves and fruitlets. Po...
Monitoring and Marking Suspects for Little Cherry Disease & X Phytoplasma
Wednesday Jun 10, 2026
Monitoring for Little Cherry Disease and Western X Please take time to monitor your orchards for symptoms of Little Cherry Disease (LChD) and Western X phytoplasma, both of which continue to threaten...
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...