Youth activity guide for agricultural invasive species in the Cariboo

This resource uses games, exercises and activities to help youth understand key invasive species impacting agriculture in the Cariboo. The guide raises awareness about how invasive species…

Okanagan Invasive Species Online (OISO)

Okanagan Invasive Species Online (OISO) is a one-stop-shop for information about invasive species affecting the agriculture sector in that region. Search the site by commodity, species name,…

Agricultural pest identification and management tools for the Cariboo

This five-page project report briefly summarizes key activities and lessons learned through a project focused on transferring pest-related information to producers in the Cariboo. The report provides…

Brown marmorated stink bug: fact sheet

The brown marmorated stink bug is present throughout BC, from downtown Kelowna to Vancouver Island, and can damage fruit and grape crops. This fact sheet provides detailed…

Invasive species in the Cariboo: fact sheet

This fact sheet highlights five key invasive species for Cariboo producers to lookout for: True armyworm Tall yellow buttercup Western corn rootworm Quackgrass Phytophthora root rot Information…

Priority pest issues in the Fraser Valley

These resources identify priorities for improved resources, research and actions to address agricultural pest issues in the Fraser Valley. The 2017 report analyzes the results of a…

BC Decision Aid System for Okanagan tree fruit

The BC Decision Aid System (DAS) is a web-based tool that helps Okanagan tree fruit growers with pest management decisions. DAS has a clear, simple, web-based interface…

Inventory of Fraser Valley pests: Activities, gaps and priorities

This pest inventory provides an assessment of pest threats to agriculture in the Fraser Valley. Based on consultations with growers and specialists from 30 agricultural commodities across…

Darkling beetle: fact sheet

The darkling beetle is the most common insect pest affecting poultry production in Canada. This fact sheet provides information on the pest lifecycle, identification and monitoring. It…

Downy mildew in hops: fact sheet

Downy mildew is a re-emerging disease in the hops industry. This fact sheet provides a description of the symptoms and lifecycle of downy mildew in hops. It…