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…
Cariboo agricultural weeds webinar
This webinar provides an overview of strategic integrated management for priority invasive plants in the Cariboo region, such as the marsh plume thistle and orange hawkweed.
Grasshoppers webinar
This webinar provides detailed information about grasshoppers, including how to: Identify various grasshopper species Use different monitoring approaches Reduce crop loss
Perennial pepperweed: fact sheet
Perennial pepperweed is an invasive species particularly noxious in the East Kootenay and Thompson-Nicola regions. It is a serious threat to rangelands, croplands, pastures and riparian areas….
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…
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…
Spotted wing drosophila: fact sheet
Spotted wing drosophila (SWD) is an insect pest of major concern for small fruit and tree fruit crops. This fact sheet provides information on identifying, monitoring and…
Weevils in berry crops, nurseries, and floriculture: fact sheets
Weevils feed on roots and can stunt the growth of, or kill, young plants. Once established, weevils are difficult to control. Feeding by adult weevils causes aesthetic…
Western corn rootworm: fact sheet
Western corn rootworm was detected for the first time in the Fraser Valley in 2016. This fact sheet provides information on identification and monitoring. It outlines the…