Orchard Information
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Codling Moth Control
SIR implements a successful area-wide codling moth management program. Working area-wide helps everyone.
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Degree Days
The degree day totals indicate the predicted stage of development of codling moth.
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BC DAS
BC Decision Aid System - Regional adaption of WSU DAS to the Okanagan
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Trap Viewer
Codling moth traps are placed in all the orchards in the SIR program area, and they are checked weekly by SIR staff.
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Codling Moth Maps
Every year codling moth trap count results are also used to produce the annual Codling Moth Neighbourhood Maps.
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Apple Clearwing Maps
Every year apple clearwing moth trap count results are also used to produce the annual Apple Clearwing Neighbourhood Maps.
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Organic Orchards
Management practices conventional and organic growers can apply to reduce and keep codling moth levels.
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Spraying Information
There are situations where chemical interventions may be required.
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Mating Disruption
Using pheromones to communicate and find mates can be exploited by pest managers and used to control some insects.
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Cardboard Banding
Corrugated cardboard banding, applied to the trunks of host trees, works as a trap for mature codling moth larvae.
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Letters from SIR
Letters and notices sent by SIR and actions to be taken.
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Publications, Links, Videos
Important resources, videos, documents and links.