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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…

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…