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WNC Orchard Insect Pest Populations - June 17, 2025

Codling Moth: Throughout the region we remain in that window where codling moth is between generations, and unless there is a history of problems (current or past years), there is a low probability…

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 for damage, and when insecticide sprays can often be skipped. Codling moth degree-day…

Close-up of an apple leaf heavily infested with small green aphids clustered along the underside and stem.

WNC Orchard Insect Pest Populations - June 2, 2025

In orchards at elevations of about 2000 ft or higher (e.g., Henderson County), this week should see the last major codling moth activity of the first generation. At lower elevations (Cleveland Co.)…

WNC Orchard Insect Pest Populations - May 27, 2025

First generation codling moth remains a key pest of concern across the region. Also, the window for tufted apple bud moth control is open in all areas. A smattering of problems with stink bugs has…

WNC Orchard Insect Pest Populations - May 19, 2025

Codling moth degree-day accumulations range from about 370 in Henderson County (2100 ft) to about 600 in the lower elevation of Cleveland County (about 900 ft). This represents peak activity…

WNC Orchard Insect Pest Populations - May 12, 2025

Recent hail in some orchards will surely affect decisions on continuing to invest in pesticide costs, but for those orchards where management will continue, codling moth and preventive applications…

WNC Orchard Insect Pest Populations - May 5, 2025

Codling Moth: The cooler weather pattern has slowed degree-day accumulations, and consequently codling moth development has fallen behind last week’s predictions. As of May 5, Henderson and Cleveland…

WNC Orchard Insect Pest Populations - April 28, 2025

With petal fall sprays completed throughout the region, the focus for the next few weeks will be on first generation codling moth. The codling moth degree-day model predicts egg hatch from 250 DD to…

WNC Orchard Insect Pest Populations - April 21, 2025

The majority of apples throughout the region are at petal fall, with some later cultivars still blooming. As discussed in last week’s update, plum curculio and oriental fruit moth are the key pests…

WNC Orchard Insect Pest Populations - August 20, 2024

Brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB) remains the key pest of concern. As of August 20, about 45% and 63% of F1 adults have emerged in Henderson and Cleveland Counties, respectively. Numbers captured on…