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Codling Moth on black walnut

Cydia pomonella

The most damaging pest of apple worldwide. Larvae tunnel into developing fruit, ruining the crop.

Pest
Codling Moth
Scientific name
Cydia pomonella
Crop
Black Walnut
Total hosts
4

Codling Moth on black walnut

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Signs on black walnut

  • Frass at fruit entry holes
  • Soft brown spots on fruit
  • Larval tunnels through core

IPM controls

  • Pheromone traps for monitoring
  • Mating disruption
  • Kaolin clay sprays during flight
  • Bagging individual fruit
  • Granulosis virus targeted spray

Other crops affected by codling moth

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