BC Ministry of Agriculture Tree Fruit Pests and Diseases

This is a group of BC Ministry of Agriculture articles that contain information on identification and management of insect and mite pests and plant diseases of tree fruit crops in British Columbia. 

BC Tree Fruit Commercial Production Guide – Insects and Mites

This tree fruit insect and mite resource is part of the online BC Tree Fruit Production Guide This guide is the primary resource for commercial orchadists in the Okanagan, Similkameen and Creston Valleys in the BC Interior. The control recommendations are both conventional and organic. All the pesticides recommended are labeled ‘Commercial’ or ‘Agricultural’ and you will not be able to purchase them without a Pesticide Applicator Certificate or a BC Farmer ID Card (check with the business selling the pesticides if this is acceptable).

BC Tree Fruit Commercial Production Guide – Diseases

This tree fruit disease resource is part of the online BC Tree Fruit Production Guide This guide is the primary resource for commercial orchadists in the Okanagan, Similkameen and Creston Valleys in the BC Interior. The control recommendations are both conventional and organic. All the pesticides recommended are labeled ‘Commercial’ or ‘Agricultural’ and you will not be able to purchase them without a Pesticide Applicator Certificate or a BC Farmer ID Card (check with the business selling the pesticides if this is acceptable).

Sterile Insect Release Program – Codling Moth

This resource is designed for commercial orchardists located in BC Interior areas covered by this program. There is a significant amount of information of value to all home and commercial orchardists.