Codling Moth – Facts for Fancy Fruit

Codling Moth

I am still catching significant numbers of codling moths in my pheromone traps. That means that they are still mating and laying eggs on fruit. Even though you may be well into the harvest period, don’t forget that those later varieties still need to be protected from codling moth. Don’t forget to pay close attention to the pre-harvest intervals on whatever insecticide you choose to use.

 

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