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WNC Orchard Insect Pest Update - August 6, 2026

As we move into August, codling moth will be of lesser concern, except in those orchards where problems have occurred in the past month or so. In orchards where it has not been a problem all year…

White insect tent trap in apple orchard

WNC Orchard Insect Pest Update - July 29, 2026

As of July 29, codling moth degree-day (DD) accumulations are at about 2050 in Henderson County, which predicts about 70% egg hatch of the second generation. In Cleveland County and similar…

Apple orchard with orange insect trap in trees

WNC Orchard Insect Pest Update - July 16, 2026

The insect situation is similar to last week, with second generation codling moth being the main concern. There was also an emergence of apple maggot at our abandoned monitoring site during the past…

Insect trap in apple orchard

How to Monitor Apple Insect Pests (IPM)

Insect trapping is simple, but the details must be handled carefully in order to perform accurate and effective Integrated Pest Management (IPM). The insect counts, action thresholds, and degree-day…

Apples on tree in orchard with bins in background

Apple Insect Management Overview

There are nearly 40 species of insects and mites known to attack apples in the Southeast, but only a small fraction are common in most orchards. Effective Integrated Pest Management (IPM) depends…