Source: NCSU COOPERATIVE EXTENSION, 5/24/22

Codling moth remains the key insect of concern at this time. Egg hatch degree-day (DD) model accumulations range from about 440 DD in Henderson County to 600 in Cleveland County. While first-generation codling moth can potentially be a concern up until 800 to 1000 DD, depending on population density, the most critical period for protection is typically between about 300 to 800 DD. Rain, cool nights and moderate daytime temperatures over the next 4 to 5 days will likely suppress moth activity.

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