Source: NCSU COOPERATIVE EXTENSTION, 7/13/21


2nd Generation Codling Moth Remains Key Pest
In orchards with elevation of about 2000 ft or greater (e.g., Henderson, Haywood, Wilkes, etc.) we are approaching the optimum time for an insecticide targeting second-generation codling moth.  Degree-day accumulations in Henderson County are about 1370 as of July 13, and 1400 DD will occur later this week. In most cases a single application is sufficient for most orchards, the exception being where high populations exist – this is most easily based on pheromone trap captures >5 moths per week, or the presence of at least 0.

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