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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…

Rectangular sticky insect trap in an apple tree

WNC Orchard Insect Pest Populations - June 1, 2026

Learn more about southeastern apple insect pests at the Apple Insect Management page.

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)…

Small apples on tree with orange plastic insect trap in background, in orchard

WNC Orchard Insect Pest Update - May 19, 2026

In Henderson County and similar elevations, first generation codling moth and tufted apple bud moth (TABM) are the key pests of concern, whereas only a week or so of activity is expected to remain…

Orange coroplast insect trap in apple orchard

WNC Orchard Insect Pest Update - May 12, 2026

Codling moth remains the key concern among insect pests throughout the region, but it is also time to begin tracking tufted apple bud moth activity. Codling moth degree-day (DD) accumulations as of…

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…

View of mountains with apple orchard in foreground

WNC Orchard Insect Pest Update - April 20, 2026

With petal fall sprays now being applied, or near completion in lower elevation orchards, this week will focus on management options for key pests to target at First Cover – codling moth and San Jose…

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