Evaluating Mass Trapping as a Tool for Non-Chemical Spotted Wing Drosophila (SWD) Management
Spotted wing drosophila (SWD) has been a major concern for all small fruit crops, including berries and soft fruits, in British Columbia since its detection
Agro-Thermal Heat Treatment of Grapevines in the Okanagan Valley
The potential of agro-thermal heat treatment to address challenges in wine grape production that are being magnified by increasing variability in temperature and precipitation was
Pest and Pollinator Assessment on Vancouver Island
This report reviews and summarizes current resources, monitoring activities and research related to agriculturally relevant pests, pollinators and beneficial insects in the Vancouver Island region. Gaps,
IPM Guides for Small-Scale Farmers
Through this project a series of 12 IPM guides were developed for small-scale vegetable and berry farmers in the Fraser Valley and Lillooet-Pemberton areas. These
IPM Guides: Caterpillars in Berry Crops
This resource was developed as part of a 12-guide series for small-scale vegetable and berry farmers in the Fraser Valley and Lillooet-Pemberton areas. Growers in
IPM Guides: Two-Spotted Spider Mites in Berry Crops
Two-spotted spider mites (TSSM; Tetranychus urticae Koch) feed directly on plants and can cause damage on a range of crops, including strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, tomatoes,
IPM Guides: Yellow Rust
Yellow rust is a fungal disease that is a pest in raspberry crops. It can infect any growing part of a raspberry plant, although it
IPM Guides: Tuber Flea Beetle
Tuber flea beetles (TFBs) are small black beetles that feed on Solanaceous plants, including potatoes. The most significant damage is done by the larvae, which
IPM Guides: Two-Spotted Spider Mites in Greenhouse Cucumbers
Two-spotted spider mites (TSSM; Tetranychus urticae Koch) feed directly on plants and can cause damage on a range of crops, including tomatoes, eggplants, and cucumbers.
IPM Guides: Blueberry Scorch Virus
Blueberry scorch is an aphid-vectored virus that is spread through and between fields by winged aphids. Infected plants will generally become symptomatic the year after
IPM Guides: Powdery Mildew in Strawberries
Powdery mildew is one of the major strawberry diseases that attacks all parts of the plant but is usually first seen on the older leaves.
IPM Guides: Powdery Mildew in Cucurbits
Powdery mildew is a widespread fungal disease in cucurbits. Infections can cause early defoliation and premature fruit ripening, affecting fruit set, size, quality and storability.
