Codling Moth
Cydia pomonella
The most damaging pest of apple worldwide. Larvae tunnel into developing fruit, ruining the crop.
Biology and lifecycle
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Signs to watch for
- Frass at fruit entry holes
- Soft brown spots on fruit
- Larval tunnels through core
Controls
- Pheromone traps for monitoring
- Mating disruption
- Kaolin clay sprays during flight
- Bagging individual fruit
- Granulosis virus targeted spray