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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…

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…