
Fireblight (Erwinia amylovora)
Sunday May 01, 2022
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
Sunday May 01, 2022
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...

Campylomma (Mullein Plant Bug)
Sunday May 01, 2022
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...

Apple Leaf Curling Midge (Dasineura mali)
Tuesday Apr 26, 2022
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)
Monday Apr 18, 2022
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...