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Insect trap in apple tree

WNC Orchard Insect Pest Update - May 28, 2026

Codling moth and tufted apple bud moth are still potential threats in higher elevation orchards, but of declining concern at lower elevations (<1500 ft elevation). Cumulative degree-day (DD)…

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WNC Orchard Insect Pest Update - May 19, 2026

In Henderson County and similar elevations, first generation codling moth and tufted apple bud moth (TABM) are the key pests of concern, whereas only a week or so of activity is expected to remain…

Leafroller chewing damage on apple

Apple Insect and Mite Fact Sheets

*Image of lesser appleworm damage courtesy New York State Agricultural Experiment Station, Cornell University, Bugwood.org.

White plastic insect trap in row of apple trees

WNC Orchard Insect Populations - 2026 Postings

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2024 Apple Manual Available

The 2024 version of the Integrated Orchard Management guide for Commercial Apples in the Southeast is now available online to view or download. Due to the lateness of this approved copy, it was…

Ambrosia beetle excavations on apple tree

Grower Survey: Ambrosia Beetle Economic Impacts

Our collaborators at the University of Georgia have compiled a survey to assess the economic impact of ambrosia beetles in various crops, including apples. The information is gathered anonymously and…

Bagged Apple Tree for Residue Study

Apple Disease Update: Week of July 17, 2022

Before I get into the disease updates for the week, just a reminder to register for the 2022 Apple Field Day, which will be held on Thursday, July 28 beginning at 4pm! It's free, and if we get enough…

An effective chemical thinning program is the 1st part of an effective return bloom program.

Horticultural Update: Return Bloom Programs

This is an appropriate timing to initiate a return bloom program for apples in the southeastern US. Since products that promote return bloom also have thinning activity, return bloom programs should…

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Virtual Honeycrisp Meet-up

Below is information about a three-part series of virtual meetings regarding the management of Honeycrisp. The discussion will be led by a panel of scientists and growers across the country. The…

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2021 Integrated Orchard Management Guide Now Available Online

The 2021 edition of the Integrated Orchard Management Guide for Commercial Apples in the Southeast is now available online as a PDF. Click the link for updated management information as well as…