WNC Orchard Insect Pest Populations - June 17, 2025
Codling Moth: Throughout the region we remain in that window where codling moth is between generations, and unless there …
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WNC Orchard Insect Pest Populations - June 9, 2025
Depending on elevation, we are either approaching or in that period when most major pests exhibit a low potential …
WNC Orchard Insect Pest Populations - June 2, 2025
In orchards at elevations of about 2000 ft or higher (e.g., Henderson County), this week should see the last …
WNC Orchard Insect Pest Populations - May 27, 2025
First generation codling moth remains a key pest of concern across the region. Also, the window for tufted apple …
WNC Orchard Insect Pest Populations - May 19, 2025
Codling moth degree-day accumulations range from about 370 in Henderson County (2100 ft) to about 600 in the lower …
WNC Orchard Insect Pest Populations - May 12, 2025
Recent hail in some orchards will surely affect decisions on continuing to invest in pesticide costs, but for those …
WNC Orchard Insect Pest Populations - May 5, 2025
Codling Moth: The cooler weather pattern has slowed degree-day accumulations, and consequently codling moth development has fallen behind last …
WNC Orchard Insect Pest Populations - April 28, 2025
With petal fall sprays completed throughout the region, the focus for the next few weeks will be on first …
WNC Orchard Insect Pest Populations - April 21, 2025
The majority of apples throughout the region are at petal fall, with some later cultivars still blooming. As discussed …
WNC Orchard Insect Pest Populations - April 14, 2025
Petal fall is a critical time for management of plum curculio, and potentially oriental fruit moth and rosy apple …
WNC Orchard Insect Pest Populations - March 31, 2025
With trees either in or approaching bloom, hopefully orchards have received an oil application at green tip for early …
WNC Orchard Insect Pest Populations - September 6, 2024
For all practical purposes, brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB) is the only potential pest to be concerned with at …