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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…

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…

WNC Orchard Insect Pest Update - July 22, 2026

Not much has changed in the past week with regards to pest activity throughout the region. In Henderson County and similar elevations, the codling moth degree-day (DD) model predicts that about 90%…

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…

Close-up of brown weevil (plum curculio) on sandy soil

WNC Orchard Insect Pest Update - July 1, 2026

As of July 1, cumulative codling moth degree days (DD) were at 1375 in Henderson County and 1780 in Cleveland County. This coincides with the early stages of second generation egg hatch and about 50%…

Charts showing brown marmorated stink bug emergence at various locations, and 2020 BMSB populations compared to 2019 and 2018

BMSB Adult Emergence and Trap Captures -- September 22, 2020

These updated charts show brown marmorated stink bug adult emergence and trap captures in apple orchards as of September 22, 2020.

Dinotefuran Section 18 Request for Pome and Stone Fruits Approved

The EPA has approved the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services request for a Section 18 Emergency Exemption request for the use of dinotefuran on apples and peaches for control of…

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Updated: Section 18 Labels for Bifenthrin and Dinotefuran for Control of BMSB in Apples, Peaches and Nectarines

N.C. Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services' request for Section 18 labels for use of bifenthrin and dinotefuran on NC apples, peaches and nectarines has been approved by the EPA. As noted on…

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…