
Weather Data Makes DAS Run
Tuesday Mar 21, 2023
Around-the-clock and accurate weather data are at the core of DAS. But when they are missing, DAS cannot make model predictions. While insect and plant development models are less prone to disruption, disease models cannot run without the necessary weather input.

Western Flower Thrips
Tuesday Mar 21, 2023
Western flower thrips feeding causes bloom distortion and poor fruit set. Egg-laying punctures create "pansy spot" on some cultivars. Adults can be sampled using either beating trays or blue sticky cards.

Most Effective Strategies for Control of Obliquebanded Leafroller
Wednesday Mar 15, 2023
Timing is everything when it comes to effective pest management. Knowing when a pest is susceptible to which kind of pesticide is the key for successful control.

Monitoring Adult Codling Moth
Wednesday Mar 15, 2023
Adult codling moth (CM) are monitored with traps baited with either CM pheromones or a mixture of pheromones and an attractant (Combo D/A lure). Pheromone traps should be placed in the upper 1/3 of th...

New Alert Feature on DAS
Wednesday Mar 08, 2023
The WSU DAS is a tool that can provide advance warning of when key events will occur in tree fruit orchards. For the first time, we have created a new alerting tool that will allow users to get advanc...