Source: NCSU COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE, 8/16/17


We track local insect populations throughout the growing season using a system of traps, temperature-recording devices, and degree-day models. Traps and weather data are checked weekly, with results updated by Wednesday afternoon from April through September. Learn more about southeastern apple pests at the Apple Pest Management page.
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Weekly summary
August 16, 2017

Brown marmorated stink bug and apple maggot are the key insect pests of concern at this time throughout most of western NC. Following a two-week decline in trap captures in both mountains and foothills/piedmont locations, BMSB densities increased again this past week, indicating that this insect remains a threat in many orchards. Expect adult populations to increase over the next couple of weeks, especially in the mountains.

Apple maggot trap captures were slightly reduced compared to a week ago. As previously mentioned, the pyrethroids being sprayed for BMSB will also control apple maggot. Also, unless an orchard is adjacent to an abandoned orchard, a single spray is usually all that is necessary against this pest.

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