
Fireblight (Erwinia amylovora)
Monday May 01, 2023
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...

Bloom Timing and Honey Bee Foraging Models
Monday May 01, 2023
Full bloom in high density apples Bloom Timing and Honey Bee Foraging Models Why is bloom important? Activities surrounding bloom timing in the orchards is directly related to the...

Apple Leaf Curling Midge (Dasineura mali)
Wednesday Apr 26, 2023
ALCM characteristic rolling on leaves ALCM larvae white stage ALCM trap captures in one Okanagan orchard (2020) Apple Leaf Curling Midge (Dasineura mali) Why is it a problem? A...

Brown Rot (Monilinia fructicola)
Tuesday Apr 18, 2023
Brown rot on a cherry Brown Rot in Cherries (Monilinia fructicola) Why is it a problem? Brown rot in cherries (Monilinia fructicola) is a fungus that manifests itself on the tissue of s...

Bud Burst on Cherries
Monday Apr 17, 2023
Reminder: it is time to set your "bud burst" date in the Cherry Mildew Model. Bud Burst is happening in most varieties in the Central/North Okanagan & Kootenay regionsnow. Cherry growers in Southe...