The Program
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Program Services
The Okanagan-Kootenay Sterile Insect Release Program (SIR) is an environmentally responsible, area-wide approach.
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Program Benefits
Since the SIR Program began in 1991, there has been a significant reduction in the number of codling moths.
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Program Results
Since the beginning of the SIR Program, wild codling moth populations have been reduced by 94%.
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Insect Release Process
Our Program uses Sterile Insect Technique (SIT), producing sterile codling moths and releasing them at regular intervals.
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Service Area
Today the Program’s success is achieved with the participation of four regional district governments.
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Mission & Vision
The mission of the Okanagan-Kootenay Sterile Insect Release Program (SIR) is to reduce the use of pesticides.
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History
The codling moth was accidentally introduced into British Columbia from Europe in the early 1900s.
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News, Notices & Events
Keep up-to-date with everything happening at OKSIR.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the Sterile Insect Release (SIR) program.