Transferring knowledge about water management
This report summarizes a series of activities undertaken to provide knowledge transfer of water management practices to producers in the Bulkley-Nechako & Fraser Fort-George region. Activities included…
Yellow rust: IPM guide
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 is most…
Tuber flea beetle: IPM guide
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 feed directly…
Two-spotted spider mites in greenhouse cucumbers: IPM guide
Two-spotted spider mites (TSSM; Tetranychus urticae Koch) can cause damage on a range of crops, including cucurbits, strawberries, eggplants and tomatoes. They are often an issue in…
Two-spotted spider mites in berry crops: IPM guide
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 other regions…
Blueberry scorch virus: IPM guide
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 infection and…
Powdery mildew in strawberries: IPM guide
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. The common…
Powdery mildew in cucurbits: IPM guide
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. The common…
Mummy berry: IPM guide
Mummy berry (Monoliniavaccinii-corymbosi) is a fungal disease in blueberries. This guide contains integrated pest management (IPM) information tailored for small-scale production, but the guidelines can be applied…
Downy mildew in onions: IPM guide
Downy mildew is a widespread fungus-like disease in onions and other Alliums. Infections rarely kill onion plants but will cause early leaf dieback and infect the neck…