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.
Western Cherry Fruit Fly (Rhagoletis indifferens)
Thursday Jun 05, 2025
Western Cherry Fruit Fly (Rhagoletis indifferens) Why is it a problem? Western cherry fruit fly (Rhagoletis indifferens) is a native pest to North America which can cause significant damage to so...
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 ...
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...