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Codling moth synthetic lure in sticky insect trap, with captured codling moth

WNC Orchard Insect Pest Populations - April 13, 2026

Learn more about southeastern apple insect pests at the Apple Insect Management page. About degree-day models

Delta-style insect trap in apple tree during bloom

WNC Orchard Insect Pest Update - April 6, 2026

With apples in bloom throughout the region, now is a good time to assess your pest management program, including setting pheromone traps and planning for upcoming insecticide sprays. Monitoring…

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…

White plastic insect trap in row of apple trees

WNC Orchard Insect Populations - 2026 Postings

Oriental fruit moth trap in an apple orchard

Apple Insect Management

Apple ResourcesCurrent WNC Orchard Insect Pest PopulationsApple Insect Management OverviewHow to Monitor Apple Insect Pests (IPM)Apple Insect and Mite Fact SheetsBrown Marmorated Stink Bug in North…

Automated weather station in Mountain Horticultural Crops Research Station apple orchard

About Degree-Day Models

Degree day (DD) models predict adult emergence and egg hatch of each generation. They do not predict the intensity of populations, which can be assessed by using pheromone traps. Hence, the models…

Insect trap in apple orchard

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…