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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)…

White tent insect trap in apple orchard

WNC Orchard Insect Pest Update - May 5, 2026

The codling moth remains the key pest of concern throughout the region, while the window for control of San Jose scale and preventive control of European red mite remains open. As of May 4, codling…

Sprayer spraying apple trees

WNC Orchard Insect Pest Update - April 28, 2026

Over the next several weeks, first generation codling moth will be the primary concern over the region. For those considering preventive control of the European red mite (ERM), optimum timing of a…

Budding trees with greenhouse and other buildings in background

WNC Orchard Insect Pest Update - March 23, 2026

It seems a little early for the initial apple pest update, but apparently mother nature is not going to wait for me any longer.Pre-bloom Oil Sprays: The term "delayed-dormant oil application" usually…

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…