
WNC Orchard Insect Pest Populations - June 9, 2025
Depending on elevation, we are either approaching or in that period when most major pests exhibit a low potential …
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Collapse ▲Depending on elevation, we are either approaching or in that period when most major pests exhibit a low potential …
The forecast is calling for rain this week which means extended leaf wetting events and a battle to keep …
In orchards at elevations of about 2000 ft or higher (e.g., Henderson County), this week should see the last …
Finally some respectable weather this week to start off the last few weeks of spring. Looking at my weather …
First generation codling moth remains a key pest of concern across the region. Also, the window for tufted apple …
Yesterday as I was “enjoying” the gloomy memorial day weather, I received a phone call from Gene Klimstra that …
Codling moth degree-day accumulations range from about 370 in Henderson County (2100 ft) to about 600 in the lower …
Severe weather has continued to challenge apple production in western NC this season, as more local hail events hit …
Recent hail in some orchards will surely affect decisions on continuing to invest in pesticide costs, but for those …
After my optimistic forecast for last week was very incorrect, I’m hesitant to make any further comments on the …
There are have been several reports of hail throughout western NC this evening. Some growers have reported over 40 …
Codling Moth: The cooler weather pattern has slowed degree-day accumulations, and consequently codling moth development has fallen behind last …
As of May the 4th, the forecast looks to be on our side for Western NC, with conditions not …
With petal fall sprays completed throughout the region, the focus for the next few weeks will be on first …
Fungicide applications this week should continue target GLS and bitter rot. That’s not to say that other diseases such …
The majority of apples throughout the region are at petal fall, with some later cultivars still blooming. As discussed …
Fortunately we are not yet seeing any symptoms of GLS like those in the photo throughout western NC. While …
Unfortunately despite this being a holiday weekend for some, the fire blight bacterium doesn’t seem to care. Sorry for …
Spring 2025 has been moving fast in western NC. It has been difficult to keep pace with the season …
Petal fall is a critical time for management of plum curculio, and potentially oriental fruit moth and rosy apple …