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 ...

Little Cherry Virus

Wednesday May 14, 2025

  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...

Campylomma (Mullein Plant Bug)

Thursday May 01, 2025

Campylomma damage on apple fruitlet Campylomma (Mullein Plant Bug) Why is it a problem? Campylomma is a common pest in North American orchards including in apple and pears. Du...

Fireblight (Erwinia amylovora)

Thursday May 01, 2025

Fireblight infection with characteristic dead wood and leaves at terminal tips Fireblight (Erwinia amylovora) Why is it a problem? Fireblight infections can greatly affect the health of your...