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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…

Native bee on apple flower

WNC Orchard Insect Pest Populations - March 30, 2026

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

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

orchard guide cover

2024 Apple Manual Available

The 2024 version of the Integrated Orchard Management guide for Commercial Apples in the Southeast is now available online to view or download. Due to the lateness of this approved copy, it was…

USDA Memorandum to Growers.

Chlorpyrifos Product Information Update

This memorandum regarding the use of chlorpyrifos on food products in 2024 has been provided by Clayton Myers of the USDA Office of Pest Management Policy:Use of Chlorpyrifos Insecticide Products in…

Ambrosia beetle excavations on apple tree

Grower Survey: Ambrosia Beetle Economic Impacts

Our collaborators at the University of Georgia have compiled a survey to assess the economic impact of ambrosia beetles in various crops, including apples. The information is gathered anonymously and…

Apples in orchard

Grower Input on Research Needed

The tree fruit entomology group in the eastern US is beginning collaborative work to develop new and updated strategies for integrated pest management strategies on apples and peaches. This effort…

Researchers looking for brown marmorated stink bugs on a beat cloth sample

Seasonal Job Opportunities for 2022

The Entomology Department at the Mountain Horticultural Crops Research and Extension Center (Mills River, NC) has openings for seasonal technicians! These positions support research in sustainable…