Western Cherry Fruit Fly (Rhagoletis indifferens)

Wednesday Jun 05, 2024

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)

Monday May 27, 2024

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

Saturday May 25, 2024

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) 

Monday May 20, 2024

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 ...

Little Cherry Virus

Tuesday May 14, 2024

  Little Cherry Virus causes small, discoloured cherries with a bitter taste that can not be marketed. With a history of this virus in British Columbia, and a current epidemic in Washington Stat...