Codling Moth (Cydia pomonella)

Saturday Jun 21, 2025

Codling Moth (Cydia pomonella) Codling moths have long been pests in Okanagan orchards, and this week we discussed the importance of the SIR program in controlling local codling moth populations with...

Marking Suspects for Little Cherry Disease

Sunday Jun 15, 2025

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...

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

Tuesday May 27, 2025

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...

Apple Clearwing Moth - Trunk Sprays

Sunday May 25, 2025

Apple Clearwing Moth (Synanthedon myopaeformis) - Trunk Spray timing is happening now.  Trunk Sprays are one of the most effective applications that can be made against the invasive pest - Apple...

OBLR - Obliquebanded Leafroller (Choristoneura rosaceana) 

Tuesday May 20, 2025

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 ...