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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…