Codling Moth in Utah Orchards

Authors

Marion Murray, Utah State UniversityFollow
Diane G. Alston, Utah State UniversityFollow

Document Type

Factsheet

Publisher

Utah State University Extension

Publication Date

1-2020

Abstract

Codling moth (Order Lepidoptera, Family Tortricidae) is the most serious pest of apple and pear worldwide. In most commercial fruit producing regions and home yards in Utah, fruit must be protected to harvest a crop. Insecticides are the main control tactic. There are new insecticides available, many of which are less toxic to humans and beneficial insects and mites than earlier insecticides. For commercial orchards with more than 10 acres of contiguous apple and pear plantings, pheromone-based mating disruption can greatly reduce codling moth populations to allow reduced insecticide use.

Recommended Citation

Murray, Marion and Alston, Diane G., "Codling Moth in Utah Orchards" (2020). All Current Publications. Paper 880.
https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/extension_curall/880