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Continued on From Page 26 The CanWest Hort Show is moving to the Tradex E x h i b i t i o n C e n t r e i n Abbotsford. This move will take place for the 2015 show scheduled for October 7 & 8. The BCLNA Board of Directors, together with the CanWest Show Committee, are excited. CanWest Show Chair, Craig Stewart, Finning (Canada) says, "This move provides us with the opportunity to grow the show to include an outdoor equipment demonstration component." He adds, "The large outdoor field space adjacent to the indoor facility provides the perfect venue. And bringing this outdoor component to coincide with the trade show will bring added energy to the event." The move from the Vancouver Convention Centre (VCC) to Tradex will attract more attendees from throughout the Lower Mainland, Fraser Valley, Upper Fraser Valley and BC's Interior. It is centrally located in the heart of BC's horticulture area; it is easy to access and has ample parking. The proximity of the Abbotsford International Airport to Tradex will also attract more attendees from Alberta and Northern BC. BC Landscape & Nursery Association (BCLNA) Chair, Tim Loewen, Pine Meadows Tree Farm, says he is thrilled with the move. "We've had our challenges over the past few years as the cost of hosting a show at the VCC continues to rise." He adds, "This move provides us with an opportunity to grow and change, to revamp and reenergize, while providing the financial stability we need to confidently produce a show that will benefit our members and BC's horticulture industry." Exhibitors will enjoy a number of savings from expenses that were deemed extremely high in Vancouver including parking and hospitality costs. Local exhibitors will also have the benefit of an easier commute to the show – and will not have to battle Vancouver's rush hour. Logistics Manager for the show, Bill Hardy, says, "The move-in and out will be a breeze with four major entry points into the building." Established 33 years ago, CanWest is Western Canada's largest horticulture trade show bringing together buyers and sellers in BC's green industry. The show is owned and managed by the BC Landscape & Nursery Association. The show boasts approximately 150 companies occupying 300+ booths and welcomes 1,800 attendees from throughout BC and the Pacific Northwest. Contact: Karen De Jong – Ellery , BCLNA Marketing & Communications Manager / CanWest Show Manager 604-575-3504; kdejong@bclna.com INDUSTRY BRIEFS CanWest to Move to TRADEX in 2015 The frequency of using control measures for leatherjackets was also low (Fig. 3), with 33% of respondents not using any control measures, ever. The most commonly used control measure was drainage management, with 25% of respondents having taken steps to change drainage patterns and irrigation frequency in order to prevent leatherjacket damage. Chemical controls were used by 13% of respondents, with explanations that chemicals were only used in isolated situations where pest levels were exceptionally high due to poor management in the past. Biological controls (nematodes) were used by 13% of respondents, but efficacy was not monitored. CONCLUSION The European Cranefly is well established in British Columbia, and is regularly present in commercial golf and sports turfs. Despite the pests' ability to damage turf grass and its constant presence year to year, there is not an apparent demand for control options. Even monitoring and use of cultural controls are not common practices unless there have been high infestations at a particular site in the past. Concern about the residual effects of chemical control measures is minimal as chemical controls are not commonly used for this pest. Although the pressure from Cranefly is currently low, there can be years when mild winter conditions allow many larvae to survive, catching turf managers off guard and leaving few options other than chemical pesticides to quickly get the high populations under control. The development of bio controls should focus on dealing with these high-pressure situations, as turf managers do not employ controls for low level infestations. >*;( Cited reference: Williams, J., R.C. Eickelberger, and G.C. Fisher. 1989. The European Crane Fly A Serious Pasture Pest in Tillamook County. Oregon State Univ. Extension Report EM 8411/October 1989 Submitted by: Deborah Henderson, PhD, Director, LEEF Regional Innovation Chair and Julia Ratcliff, Research Assistant, Institute for Sustainable Horticulture, Kwantlen Polytechnic University 12666 72nd Ave.Surrey, BC, V3W 2M8 604-599-3460, deborah.henderson@kpu.ca kpu.ca/ish >*;( WESTERN CANADA TURFGRASS ASSOCIATION 29