Filtering by tag: codling moth ✕

Two apples on tree in orchard

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…

Sticky insect trap in apple orchard

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…

White insect trap in apple tree

WNC Orchard Insect Pest Update - July 8, 2026

Codling moth degree day accumulations are at 1540 in Henderson and 1970 in Cleveland County, which coincides with about 55% and 90% emergence of the second generation adults. Second generation…

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%…

Moths stuck on white sticky card with rubber synthetic pheromone dispenser.

WNC Orchard Insect Pest Update - June 24, 2026

Pest activity remains low in Henderson County and similar elevations, while lower down (e.g. Cleveland County and similar elevations) attention should be given to second generation codling…

Small green aphids on an apple leaf

WNC Orchard Insect Pest Update - June 17, 2026

Higher elevation orchards are between codling moth generations, while the second generation begins to emerge in lower elevations.In Henderson County and similar elevations, codling moth degree-day…

Apple orchard

WNC Orchard Insect Pest Update - June 9, 2026

We are near the end of the threat of first generation codling moth throughout the region. Codling moth cumulative degree days are about 800 in Henderson County and similar elevations, and sprays at…

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)…